DSEI 2025: Milrem Robotics launches Autonomous & Robotic Control Suite, displays THeMIS variants

As well as showcasing a range of THeMIS combat unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with various mission packages at the DSEI 2025 defence exhibition, held in London from 9 to 12 September, Milrem Robotics also launched its Autonomous & Robotic Control Suite (ARCOS) at the show.

ARCOS has been designed as a next-generation software suite that enables the synchronised control, mission planning, and real-time management of multiple UGVs and their payloads, redefining how operators manage robotic fleets on the battlefield.

Designed to complement and integrate seamlessly with existing battle management systems and command-and-control (C2) platforms – or alternatively function independently – ARCOS offers a unified interface for managing robotic assets and manned/unmanned teams (MUM-T). It is designed to ensure uninterrupted control and operational flexibility, whether deployed from command centres or mobile terminals.

“ARCOS provides real-time visualisation of UGV and payload data, enabling a single operator to monitor and manage multiple assets. It organises field observations and filters out unnecessary battlefield data, helping operators concentrate on mission-critical information,” Milrem stated in a company press release. “Its mapping tools enable dynamic creation, adjustment and sharing of operational layouts, giving field teams immediate access to accurate, actionable data. Seamless MUM-T integration allows for mixed-fleet operations, enhancing the integration and thus the combat effectiveness of manned and unmanned assets.”

For planning, ARCOS provides tools that simplify setup and execution, independently or in conjunction with legacy systems. Its asset management capabilities allow operators to easily locate, assign, and monitor UGVs across diverse deployment scenarios.

“Engineered for rapid deployment, ARCOS is quick to install and configure, ensuring robotic units are mission-ready with minimal downtime,” Milrem stated. “The user interface is intuitive, adaptable, and customisable to meet specific client needs or integrate with existing solutions.”

Meanwhile, the THeMIS combat UGVs present at DSEI 2025 included one featuring Moog’s Flexible Mission Platform (FMP), featuring representative launchers from Thales and other leading defence suppliers; another mounting Saab’s Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system; and one armed with the EOS R400 remote weapon station, which depicted an armed UGV asset that could comprise an asset controlled by the MARSS NiDAR C2/C4 platform.

A Milrem Robotics Minefield Route-Clearing Vehicle (MRCV) also featured om the Pearson Engineering stand at DSEI as part of that company’s RCV-Pioneer combat engineering UGV system.