Germany launches mass production of Gereon ground drones for Ukraine
Photo: Germany begins mass production of Gereon ground drones for Ukraine (ARX Robotics Press Office)
The German companies DEUTZ and ARX Robotics are launching industrial-scale production of the Gereon unmanned ground systems in Ulm. They plan to deliver the first drones to Ukraine as early as the end of summer.
"To deliver the Gereon to Ukraine, we are ramping up production at our Ulm plant. In this way, the strategic partnership with ARX Robotics is creating a substantial contribution to strengthening European defense policy through support for Ukraine," says Marco Herre, CEO of the Business Unit Defense at DEUTZ.
The company reports that mass production is set to begin within the next few weeks, and the first systems manufactured at the Ulm facility are scheduled to be delivered to Ukraine by the end of summer.
Munich-based defense technology company ARX Robotics develops unmanned, software-controlled ground-based defense systems. The strategic partnership between ARX Robotics and DEUTZ was established in October 2025.
In addition to rapidly scaling up industrial production, the partnership involves the use of DEUTZ powertrains in ARX Robotics’ unmanned ground systems. This includes battery-powered electric drives and, in the future, compact internal combustion engines or hybrid powertrains.
The companies also plan to develop an interface that will integrate ARX Robotics' AI-based Mithra OS software platform with DEUTZ powertrains.
Ukraine and Germany are developing a joint air defense system to protect the entire European continent. The project will enable the interception of ballistic missiles, a capability currently lacking in European countries.
