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UK Stratonex VARAN ground robot debuts with GPS-free autonomous navigation

Published 20 October 2026

British defence startup Stratonex Defence Technologies unveiled the VARAN modular unmanned ground vehicle, claiming speeds up to 70 km/h, a 500 kg payload and over a tonne of towing capacity. The platform uses GPS-denied autonomous navigation built on standard and thermal cameras with computer vision. Endurance is stated at 4–28 hours depending on configuration, and the vehicle can be fitted for logistics, ISR, electronic warfare, counter-drone operations or casualty evacuation. Stated specifications have not yet been confirmed by independent testing.

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