THeMIS
Milrem Robotics modular tracked hybrid unmanned ground vehicle.
Fielded
- Unveiled
- Sep 2015
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Marines)
Startup · Estonia
Milrem Robotics
HQ Estonia
Milrem Robotics unmanned tech is combat-ready, ensuring operational effectiveness, tactical advantages, and the safeguarding our troops’ lives.
Funding3 rounds · €5.5M
- Equity raised
- €5.5M
- Latest
- UndisclosedStrategic · May 31, 2021
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2021 | Strategic | Undisclosed | — | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann | — | Confirmed |
| 2021 | Strategic | Undisclosed | — | KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG | — | Reported |
| 2020 | Undisclosed | €5.5M | — | — | — | Confirmed |
- UndisclosedMay 31, 2021
- StrategicUndisclosed2021
- UndisclosedConfirmed€5.5M2020
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Systems6
ARCOS
A modular command‑and‑coordination suite that manages multiple UGVs and their payloads through a single operator interface.
Maturity not rated
HAVOC 8×8 RCV
Eight-wheel robotic ground vehicle platform with configurable payloads.
Maturity not rated
Milrem Intelligent Function Integration Kit (MIFIK)
A kit that adds autonomous operation capabilities to manned and unmanned ground vehicles.
Maturity not rated
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Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground vehicles and soldier systems | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Combat-ready unmanned ground technology for troops; the unmanned systems are the emphasized business. | Reported |
| Uncrewed systems | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Combat-ready unmanned ground technology for troops; the unmanned systems are the emphasized business. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Combat-ready unmanned ground technology for troops; the unmanned systems are the emphasized business.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Combat-ready unmanned ground technology for troops; the unmanned systems are the emphasized business.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People1
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Kuldar Väärsi | Founder |
Sources13
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Profile2
- 1CompanyMilrem
Milrem Robotics · Supports Organization · description, Organization · linkedin url, Organization · name, Organization · website
“Milrem Robotics unmanned tech is combat-ready, ensuring operational effectiveness, tactical advantages, and the safeguarding our troops’ lives.”
- 2
Sixth-Domain · Supports Organization · country, Organization · kind
“{"country": "Estonia", "hq_iso2": "EE", "id": "54488ed6-35a2-47d8-9e83-1b2401a6a1ba"}”
Systems7
- 3CompanyARCOS - Milrem
Milrem Robotics · Supports System
“ARCOS (Autonomous & Robotic Control Suite) is a modular command-and-coordination layer that integrates with existing C2/BMS systems to manage multiple UGVs and their payloads through a dedicated, operator-focused interface”
- 4CompanyAutonomy - Milrem
Milrem Robotics · Supports System
“Milrem Intelligent Function Integration Kit (MIFIK) Autonomy MIFIK adds autonomous operation capabilities to manned and unmanned ground vehicles. This reduces the cognitive burden on drivers and operators to ensure mission success.”
- 5CompanyHAVOC - Milrem
Milrem Robotics · Supports System
“The HAVOC 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) is a cutting-edge ground combat platform enhanced with intelligent functions and designed for modern warfare. This vehicle is equipped with advanced AI-driven navigation and excels in offensive and defensive operations across diverse terrains, environments and climates.”
- 6CompanyMRCV - Milrem
Milrem Robotics · Supports System
“The MRCV Robotic Combat Vehicle increases the performance and lethality of mechanized units. It extends standoff distances, improves survivability, minimises risks, and allows upgrades with low maintenance for operational readiness.”
- 7CompanyTHeMIS - Milrem
Milrem Robotics · Supports System
“The THeMIS is a modular, tracked UGV that can be customized for different military tasks.”
- 8CompanyVECTOR - Milrem
Milrem Robotics · Supports System
“The VECTOR Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) is designed to revolutionise modern battlefield operations. As a highly adaptable combat platform enhanced with autonomous functions, VECTOR augments mission effectiveness by reducing risk to troops, increasing firepower mobility and offering superior situational awareness.”
- 9
Army Technology · Supports System · maturity
“The THeMIS UGVs are in service with 16 countries, eight of which are North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members: Estonia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the UK and the US.”
Funding3
- 10
Milrem Robotics · Supports Funding round · stage
“The contract provides for KMW to acquire a minority stake of 24.9% in Milrem Robotics.”
- 11
Milrem Robotics · Supports Funding round · amount
“Several well-known Estonian investors contributed a total of 5.5 million euros to the Estonian technology company Milrem Robotics during last year and this year.”
- 12
Sorainen · Supports Funding round, Organization · ownership
“KMW will acquire a 24.9% shareholding in Milrem Robotics which will remain independent.”
People1
- 13
grokipedia.com · Supports Role
“Milrem Robotics was founded in 2013 by Kuldar Väärsi, an Estonian entrepreneur who serves as the company's CEO.[\[11\]](ref-11)[\[12\]](ref-12) The origins trace back to SEBE, a bus repair business facing reduced demand after the introduction of new buses on routes like Tallinn-Tartu, prompting a st”
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