Israeli-German Military Vehicle Wins Top Prize At European Trial

An unmanned vehicle created in a collaboration between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and German military technology firm Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) was awarded Best Scientific Solution at the recent European Land Robot Trial (ELROB) held in Trier, Germany. 

The REX MK II land vehicle can carry loads of up to 1.3 tons and is designed to support infantry troops during various stages of combat. Its production is part of the joint venture between the two defense tech companies, known as FTS. 

This support includes logistical assistance such as carrying munitions, supplies and medical equipment, as well evacuating wounded troops on stretchers. 

The vehicle, which is now in operation worldwide, can also gather intelligence via its internal system, which uses both sensors and radar. 

“This year, 18 teams from all over the world competed to demonstrate their solutions for unmanned systems and we are proud to have been awarded the Best Scientific Solution,” said Zvika Yarom, the head of IAI’s Land Division. 

“IAI and FFG have together demonstrated superior combined knowledge of autonomous land robotic systems to support advanced ground and air resupply networks,” he said. 

“The established FTS joint venture demonstrates the strength of collaboration between IAI and German defense industries. The need to support ground forces in the field to conduct various missions while minimizing the threat to soldiers’ lives is at the very heart of our values.”