Safety of operation of unmanned ground and aerial vehicles in military use

Abstract

The article presents the issue of operating unmanned ground (UGVs) and aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military use. The threats related to the use of unmanned vehicles, especially the armed ones, operating in the vicinity of own troops were discussed. Additional problems related to the use of unmanned vehicles made in Dual Use technology were presented. A proposed solution was presented in the form of a scope and outline of necessary tests for all vehicles implemented into the Armed Forces, and in particular a modification of such a scope for products made in Dual Use technology. The research infrastructure of the Military Institute of Armor and Automotive Technology used in research on unmanned vehicles and their specialized equipment is presented. In preparing the article, publicly available materials and conclusions from the ongoing war in Ukraine were also used.