Robot model
Type-X RCV
12-ton tracked diesel-electric robotic combat vehicle mounting autocannon turrets up to 50mm; 20 ordered by UAE/EDGE for an experimentation program.
- Manufacturer
- Milrem Robotics
- Form factor
- defense_ugv
- Maturity
- pilot
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
- Website
- milremrobotics.com ↗
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Key facts
Type
Use case
Specs
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Weight
Armament
Range km
Max speed
Weight kg
Data & sources
Web sources
3
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for Type-X RCV. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
The UAE has ordered 20 Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicles armed with 30mm MK44 cannons under a $200M+ contract signed in January 2024, with the vehicles currently in a pilot and experimentation phase involving integration…
Type-X RCV on the deployment map
Where Type-X RCV is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Sources verifiedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
source added -> Milrem Robotics: Type-X Robotic Combat...
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 5, 2026
Milrem Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle
- Record createdJun 5, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Price point recordedJan 1, 2025
Not announced
- Price point recordedJan 1, 2025
Not announced
Deployment-verified media (1)
Milrem Robotics' rollout of its Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle in initial mobility tests. The Type-X is a remotely operated combat platform; Milrem's 'intelligent wingman' framing is the maker's.
From deployment: United Arab Emirates
Safety record
No incidents on record for Type-X RCV.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (3)
Common questions
- What is Type-X RCV?
- 12-ton tracked diesel-electric robotic combat vehicle mounting autocannon turrets up to 50mm; 20 ordered by UAE/EDGE for an experimentation program.
- How much does Type-X RCV cost?
- Type-X RCV's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Type-X RCV from Milrem Robotics. 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 Type-X RCV actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. Type-X RCV 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 Type-X RCV?
- Type-X RCV's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Weight: 12t; Range: 600 km; Max speed: 80 km/h. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
- Who makes Type-X RCV?
- Type-X RCV is made by Milrem Robotics, based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2013.
- Where is Type-X RCV deployed?
- 1 verified deployment of Type-X RCV is on the DEPLOY registry, including at United Arab Emirates.
- Can you buy Type-X RCV?
- Type-X RCV is in pilot deployments with named customers and is not yet broadly for sale.
- What are alternatives to Type-X RCV?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to Type-X RCV include THeMIS, MUTT (S-MET), ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System), Arion-SMET.
- How does Type-X RCV compare to THeMIS?
- Type-X RCV and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 3 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. Type-X RCV has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Type-X RCV a top defense_ugv?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Type-X RCV ranks in roughly the top 27% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
- What is Type-X RCV's maturity stage?
- Type-X RCV 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 Type-X RCV safe?
- Type-X RCV 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 Milrem Type-X combat vehicle?
- The Type-X is a robotic combat vehicle designed and built by Milrem Robotics (Estonia), unveiled in 2020. It is Milrem's second UGV after the THeMIS. Main armament includes up to a 50mm autocannon. Designed for combat operations as an unmanned ground combat vehicle.
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
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- knowledge-base
- Knowledge base
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Type-X RCV.Recent coverage
Type-X RCV in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Type-X RCV from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Estonian robotics firm to send 150 unmanned vehicles to Ukraine
Milrem Robotics will send 150 THeMIS unmanned vehicles to Ukraine in a Dutch-led defence deal, the largest delivery of UGVs to the conflict zone.
Hanwha Aerospace teams up with Milrem Robotics for RCV development - Asian Military Review
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Milrem Robotics - Wikipedia
Wikipedia article on Milrem Robotics covering the Estonian defense robotics company, its THeMIS UGV, and deployments including Mali and Ukraine.
A Game-Changer That Redefines Future Battlefield Capabilities: The Type-X RCV, The First Robotic Combat Vehicle Equipped With A Mixed Reality Situational Awareness System - EDR Magazine - European Defence Review
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Milrem Robotics raises the largest foreign investment in Estonia's defence sector
UAE defense conglomerate EDGE acquired a majority stake in Milrem Robotics, marking the largest foreign investment in Estonia's defence sector.
Ominous test footage shows an AI-operated robot tank destroying cars - TweakTown
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Milrem Robotics and Kongsberg to develop Nordic Robotic Wingman RCV - Army Technology
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Milrem Robotics to Develop the Nordic Robotic Wingman With Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace - Business Wire
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Milrem and Kongsberg are building a robotic wingman - Defense News
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Milrem and Pearson Engineering Collaboration at DSEI 2021 - defenceprocurementinternational.com
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Pearson Engineering and Milrem Robotics collaboration explores mobility and survivability for Robotic Combat Vehicles - EDR Magazine - European Defence Review
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Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), Estonia - Army Technology
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Machine-readable surfaces
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- Revision history: /models/milrem-type-x/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Reality vs attention
Type-X RCV draws attention at the 63rd percentile but verifies reality at the 67th percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap -3.7, 10th widest among defense_ugv robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 21, 2026