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THeMIS at Japan (JGSDF Trials)

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THeMIS by Milrem Robotics · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Defense UGV

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Milrem Robotics awarded a contract to supply three THeMIS UGVs to the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces, configured for supply transportation and intelligence gathering. Selected under Japan's Rapid Acquisition Program and equipped with MIFIK autonomy kit.

Key facts

Fleet size
3 units
Operator
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF)
Acquisition program
Rapid Acquisition Program

Safety record

No incidents on record for THeMIS at Japan (JGSDF Trials).

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Trust tier
Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-09
Model
THeMIS
Company
Milrem Robotics
Location
Japan (JGSDF Trials)
Status
pilot
First seen
2024-04-16
ID
46778470-1c55-4bfc-b760-bc32cc6abd5a

Timeline

  1. Apr 2024
    First recorded
    THeMIS first documented operating at Japan (JGSDF Trials).
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: pilot, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (1)

  1. Milrem Robotics awarded contract to deliver THeMIS UGVs to Japan · https://www.edrmagazine.eu/milrem-robotics-awarded-contract-to-deliver-themis-ugvs-to-japan · 2024-04-16
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

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Common questions

What is the THeMIS deployment at Japan (JGSDF Trials)?
THeMIS, built by Milrem Robotics, is recorded as a deployment at Japan (JGSDF Trials) on the DEPLOY registry. Milrem Robotics operates the deployment directly.
Who operates THeMIS at Japan (JGSDF Trials)?
Milrem Robotics, the manufacturer of THeMIS, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the THeMIS deployment at Japan (JGSDF Trials) go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting April 16, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the THeMIS deployment at Japan (JGSDF Trials)?
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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