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TechRadar · October 20, 2026 · On the brief until November 3, 2026

'Turn any tank into your next UGV': France's Foreign Legion may get thousands of XXL robot mules built from retired tanks — though the demo inconveniently sits on one of only two AMX-32s ever made

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Automating navigation and route following

KNDS and S2M developed a kit that turns retired tank hulls into uncrewed supply and combat vehicles. The package adds sensors and drive-by-wire controls to automate driving tasks. This approach shifts tactical robotics from small custom platforms to recycled heavy armor.

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Converting legacy tanks prevents the rollovers common to small robots, but it leaves forces to maintain decades-old powertrains.

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