Vilseck, Germany, March 20, 2026 — Between 3 and 13 March 2026, ABRIS DG, with its US partner Mountain Horse LLC, participated in the XTech Edge Strike Ground Competition. 170 companies submitted white papers for an Unmanned Ground Vehicle, then were down-selected to just 17 to attend the competition finals in Vilseck, Germany, hosted by the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the US Army.
After 2 weeks of trials and demonstrations, the ABRIS DG’s UNEX UGV was selected alongside 4 other finalists as competition winners and was awarded a 10-year contract on the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Marketplace via ABRIS’s partner, Mountain Horse Solutions LLC.
The US Army tested UNEX in various scenarios, including remote FPV drone deployment and towing of JLTVs. UNEX impressed the competition judges with its high mobility, amphibious capability, payload capacity, and operability from a Ground Control Station at extended distances.
UNEX UGV is designed for high-risk operations beyond conventional routes, combining robust payload capacity of up to 1,700 kg with adaptability to complex terrain. The platform is fully amphibious, electrically driven, and capable of handling obstacles up to 1 m high. Its modular architecture allows integration with additional systems and payloads, enabling flexible deployment depending on operational requirements.
“Our unmatched mobility, partnered with interoperability with US Army TAK systems, sets us apart. Being selected by the US Army enters ABRIS DG into a new and exciting era,” said Juandré de Bruyn, CEO of ABRIS DG.
“We would like to thank our partners Mountain Horse Solutions LLC, XTech, G-TEAD & the 2nd Cavalry Regiment for all of their support over the competition,” added Andrew Hunter, Director of Business Development.
Our UNEX solution is now set to step onto the bigger stage, at the forefront of operations.
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About ABRIS Design Group:
ABRIS Design Group is an international group of companies that specialises in UAV, UGV and mission management systems. With a reputation for operational integrity, innovation, and mission alignment, ABRIS supports defence and security organisations in achieving tactical superiority through modern, battle-proven unmanned systems.
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