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Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots'
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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has launched 'Army of Robots,' an initiative to deploy autonomous humanoid robots alongside UAVs and unmanned ground vehicles in combat roles, aiming to reduce human troop exposure and accelerate autonomous warfare using advanced physical AI. Ukraine continues to expand its unmanned systems capability rapidly through the Brave1 Market, fostering swift military innovation and international partnerships to enhance defense tech deployment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 6 sources have reported it between 26 Sep 2026 and 30 Sep 2026.
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You now have a new battlefield route to replace human soldiers with autonomous robots performing combat and support roles. If your startup builds defense robotics or battlefield autonomy, Ukraine’s open innovation market is a gateway for fast deployment and real-world validation.
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6 sources · first reported 26 Sep 2026 · latest 30 Sep 2026
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