
Robots equipped with machine guns and rocket launchers debuted at Serbia's large-scale tactical drill.
Serbia unveiled armed robodogs equipped with machine guns and rocket launchers at its Pobednik 2026 tactical live-fire exercise, following the launch of Europe's first humanoid and robotic dog factory in Sabac.
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Europe's first factory for mass-producing humanoid robots and robotic dogs began production in Sabac weeks prior.
Robodogs equipped with machine guns, grenade launchers and rocket launchers were among the major weapons systems unveiled at Serbia’s Pobednik 2026 large-scale tactical live-fire exercise on Sunday.
The event involved its army, air force, air defence, special forces and military police and, according to Serbian media reports, the robodogs were designed to enter dangerous areas and secure entry routes for special forces, operations that were part of the military drill.
The robodogs’ debut comes only a few weeks after Europe’s first factory for mass-producing humanoid robots and robotic dogs began production in the western Serbian city of Sabac.

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