Maj. Gen. Nadav Lotan, commander of the IDF Ground Forces, announced Sunday that the IDF will establish a ground robotics corps, citing the successful use of unmanned robotic platforms during recent operations. The announcement was made at the change of command ceremony for the Chief Engineer Officer. Lotan said that robotics companies are now operating as an integral part of maneuvering forces, reducing risk to soldiers.
Maj. Gen. Nadav Lotan, commander of the IDF Ground Forces, announced Sunday that the IDF will establish a specialized ground robotics corps, signaling a major organizational shift in the integration of unmanned systems into ground combat. The announcement was made during the change of command ceremony for the IDF's Chief Engineer Officer.
Lotan described the integration of robotics as "one of the most significant revolutions in the modern battlefield." He noted that during the war, the IDF began fielding robotic systems on a limited basis, and now robotics companies are fully embedded in maneuvering forces, proving their value and reducing risk to soldiers.
The remarks also highlighted the use of converted M-113 APCs, stripped of their crews and loaded with explosives, to clear infrastructure ahead of ground forces. The so-called "exploding APCs" were first used in Gaza and later in Lebanon, drawing global attention.
As The Zioneer reported on June 29, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced the establishment of a broader robotics and drone corps. The new ground robotics corps, announced by the Ground Forces commander, is expected to be part of the Ground Forces Command, focusing on land-based robotic systems.
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- StrongZamir: Israel establishing robotics and drone corps to lead the world on attack and defense
- StrongChief of Staff Zamir: Army will integrate all sectors to serve side by side
- DevelopingIDF Spokesperson: Military operates preemptively in all theaters, removing threats before they become attacks
- DevelopingIDF chief says troops operating in very distant targets
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