Milrem Robotics, a subsidiary of the Edge Group, has secured a deal to provide the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) with three of its advanced THeMIS tracked unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The contract underscores Japan’s push to integrate unmanned capabilities and bolster its asymmetric warfare assets. The three THeMIS UGVs destined for the JGSDF will be outfitted for cargo transportation and intelligence gathering roles. Crucially, they will be equipped with Milrem’s Intelligent Functions Kit (MIFIK) which enables autonomous operation, reducing