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PackBot 525 at Iraq

Teledyne FLIR's PackBot 525 is a man-portable, multi-mission tracked UGV deployable in under two minutes, able to climb stairs and navigate narrow passages; used for EOD, ISR, CBRN/HazMat detection, route clearance, and remote inspection. Supplied to forces including the German Army.

PackBot 525 by Teledyne FLIR · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Defense UGV

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PackBot robots widely deployed in Iraq for EOD, reconnaissance, and IED disposal operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over 4,000 PackBots in service globally.

Safety record

No incidents on record for PackBot 525 at Iraq.

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Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-09
Model
PackBot 525
Company
Teledyne FLIR
Location
Iraq
Status
ended
First seen
2003-01-01
ID
d9a81477-ca1e-4d8b-9c62-543e402c2263

Timeline

  1. Jan 2003
    First recorded
    PackBot 525 first documented operating at Iraq.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: ended, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Operates worldwide

PackBot 525 is deployed globally rather than at a single verified site, so there is no map pin.

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PackBot 525 operates in Iraq. Explore the full verified map:

Sources (1)

  1. https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/e84b57fff62fdcd1131f827120cb2352
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

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Common questions

What is the PackBot 525 deployment at Iraq?
PackBot 525, built by Teledyne FLIR, is recorded as a deployment at Iraq on the DEPLOY registry. Teledyne FLIR operates the deployment directly.
Who operates PackBot 525 at Iraq?
Teledyne FLIR, the manufacturer of PackBot 525, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the PackBot 525 deployment at Iraq go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting January 1, 2003 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Is the PackBot 525 deployment at Iraq still active?
As of the most recent verification on the DEPLOY registry, this deployment is no longer operating at this location.
Have there been incidents at the PackBot 525 deployment at Iraq?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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