Canadian Ground Robot Dropped in Atlantic Ocean Makes Its Way Back to Shore

Rheinmetall Canada’s unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) successfully made its way to a Portuguese beach after being dropped in the Atlantic Ocean as part of a military exercise attended by NATO allies.

The robot, called Mission Master 2.0, was loaded with kit from several partners, including a tethered drone from France’s Elistair, a radar from US firm Echodyne, and Rheinmetall’s own mast and sensors, when it completed its first overseas sea-to-shore swim.

The achievement signals a potential shift for the ground-based platform, hinting at future roles in naval operations beyond its original land combat mission.

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