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Arion-SMET

defense ugvpilotby Hanwha Aerospace

6x6 battery-electric UGV (550 kg payload, ~100 km range) for autonomous off-road squad support; first Korean UGV in US Foreign Comparative Testing (Hawaii, Dec…

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Manufacturer
Hanwha Aerospace
Form factor
defense_ugv
Maturity
pilot
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
5

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Arion-SMET, a defense ugv by Hanwha Aerospace (pilot): 5 verified deployments on record. 3 sources back the record.

Overview

6x6 battery-electric UGV (550 kg payload, ~100 km range) for autonomous off-road squad support; first Korean UGV in US Foreign Comparative Testing (Hawaii, Dec 2023), competing for US Army S-MET Increment II.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
pilot(Small-scale deployment in controlled or trial conditions.)
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Key facts

Focus

South Korean aerospace and defense company

Robot

Maker of the Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicle

History

Formerly Hanwha Defense

KRX

012450

Industry

Aerospace, defense, robotics

Specs

Range

~100km

Config

6x6 electric

Payload

550kg

Range km

100

Max speed

43 km/h

Weight kg

2000

Payload kg

550

Data & sources

Web sources

3

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Arion-SMET. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (5)

  • Arion-SMET at Camp Humphreys, South Koreaoperational

    Hanwha demonstrated Arion-SMET UGV capabilities at Camp Humphreys US Army base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, in collaboration with DEVCOM GVSC.

  • Arion-SMET at Hawaii, USApilot

    Arion-SMET underwent FCT (Foreign Comparative Testing) field trials with US Marine Corps and US Army in Hawaii.

  • Arion-SMET at South Koreaannounced

    Hanwha Aerospace selected for South Korean military's first multipurpose UGV program.

  • Arion-SMET at United Statespilot

    Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicle tested by US Army as part of foreign comparative testing program.

  • Arion-SMET at United Statespilot

    The Hanwha Arion-SMET underwent a US military Foreign Comparative Testing field evaluation in Hawaii in December 2023, competing alongside contenders such as the HDT Hunter WOLF and GDLS MUTT/TRX for the US Army S-MET…

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Recent activity

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Deployment-verified media (1)

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace footage of its Arion-SMET 6x6 squad-support uncrewed ground vehicle completing a US Foreign Comparative Test. Arion-SMET operates via teleoperation, follow-me, and waypoint navigation, and the armed variant uses a human-operated remote weapon station; 'successfully completes' is the maker's claim.

From deployment: United States

Safety record

No incidents on record for Arion-SMET.

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

Sources (3)

  1. https://defence-blog.com/hanwhas-ugv-completes-successful-field-test-with-us-military/
  2. https://www.hanwha-defense.com/en/product/ugv-arion.php
  3. https://automatedresearch.org/weapon/hanwha-defense-arion-smet-ugv/

Common questions

What is Arion-SMET?
6x6 battery-electric UGV (550 kg payload, ~100 km range) for autonomous off-road squad support; first Korean UGV in US Foreign Comparative Testing (Hawaii, Dec 2023), competing for US Army S-MET Increment II.
How much does Arion-SMET cost?
Arion-SMET's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Arion-SMET from Hanwha Aerospace. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Arion-SMET actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Arion-SMET is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of Arion-SMET?
Arion-SMET's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Range: ~100km; Payload: 550kg; Max speed: 43 km/h; Weight: 2000 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Arion-SMET?
Arion-SMET is made by Hanwha Aerospace, based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1977.
Where is Arion-SMET deployed?
5 verified deployments of Arion-SMET are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Hawaii, USA, South Korea.
Can you buy Arion-SMET?
Arion-SMET is in pilot deployments with named customers and is not yet broadly for sale.
What are alternatives to Arion-SMET?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to Arion-SMET include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR.
How does Arion-SMET compare to THeMIS?
Arion-SMET and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 22 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. Arion-SMET has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Arion-SMET a top defense_ugv?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Arion-SMET ranks in roughly the top 66% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
What is Arion-SMET's maturity stage?
Arion-SMET is at the pilot stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Pilot stage means at least one named-customer trial deployment is verified.
Is Arion-SMET safe?
Arion-SMET has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the Hanwha Arion-SMET UGV?
The Arion-SMET is a state-of-the-art 6x6 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed by Hanwha Defense (South Korea). Designed to support infantry with logistics and supply transport. Successfully completed a week-long field test with the US Marine Corps and US Army under the Foreign Comparative Test program.
YouTube: Arion-SMET UGV EDR Magazine: Arion-SMET US military test
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-15

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

3
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Arion-SMET.

Recent coverage

Arion-SMET in third-party press

Hanwha Aerospace Secures $33.5M Contract to Equip South Korean Army with AI Combat Robots - streamlinefeed.co.ke

Jul 16, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace wins Army unmanned ground vehicle deal: arms agency - The Korea Times

Jul 16, 2026

Hanwha Aerospace teams with Milrem Robotics - upi.com

May 15, 2026