Hyundai NG MBT

South Korea Unmanned Ground System

14-11-2023

Hyundai Rotem in South Korea revealed several Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS) in development at military tradeshow DX 2022. Among them was the NG-MBT, an unmanned tank with extensive autonomous features. More recently, at ADEX 2023, the NG-MBT was shown alongside an armoured UGS and multi-purpose UGSs that can be modularly equipped with several payloads - including sensors, weapons, and drone docking stations. These UGSs can be deployed in autonomously communicating squads or in man-machine symbiotic missions, and drive autonomously along route-points or in follow-the-leader scenarios.

Basic Weapon Facts

I. Background

Manufacturer: Hyundai Rotem
Collaborators: Unknown
Country of Origin: South Korea
System Version: Unknown
System Type: Unmanned Ground System

II. General Specifications

System Dimensions: Unknown
Weight: 55000 kg
Max Payload: Unknown
Max Operating Time: Unknown. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Max Operating Distance/Reach: Unknown
Max Speed: 50 / 70 Km/h

III. Autonomy

Autonomous Targeting Capabilities: The system integrates AI in battlefield surveilling and target identification features "providing critical information on threats and firing solutions". Autonomous engagement of targets is not currently advertised, but there are possible concerns about the independance of human decision making in AI-guided fire-prompt situations.

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