Swarmer to acquire Ukrainian UGV maker Ratel Robotics for up to $224M
Ratel Robotics makes uncrewed ground vehicles for Ukrainian defense. Credit: Viktor Kharyton, Swarmer Ukrainian companies have demonstrated their ability to develop and field autonomous systems at a fraction of the price of Western defense contractors, according to Swarmer Inc.…
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- Ratel Robotics makes uncrewed ground vehicles for Ukrainian defense
- Credit: Viktor Kharyton, Swarmer Ukrainian companies have demonstrated their ability to develop and field autonomous systems at a fraction of the price of Western defense contractors, according to Swarmer Inc.…
Swarmer to acquire Ukrainian UGV maker Ratel Robotics for up to $224M
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