Ukrainian defense manufacturer AIDronesUA and Swedish technology firm Njord Technology AB have signed a Memorandum of Strategic Partnership at the Eurosatory-2026 defense exhibition in Paris, per Oboronka. The partnership scales production of the MAUL casualty evacuation, logistics, and ammunition delivery platform in Sweden.
The MAUL ground robot costs between $22,600 and $33,900 per unit, depending on the communication configuration. AIDronesUA says that MAUL was developed and continuously refined based on real combat experience and direct feedback from Ukrainian soldiers operating the platform on the frontline.
AIDronesUA expands Ukrainian production capacity through Swedish partnership
"Together with Njord Technology AB, we plan to organize joint production of UGV MAUL on Swedish territory, which will allow expanding production capabilities and accelerating delivery of robotic systems," AIDronesUA says.
The Ukrainian company emphasizes that its priority remains meeting the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, with most of the produced complexes intended for logistics, casualty evacuation, and the preservation of Ukrainian soldiers' lives.
Njord Technology brings Swedish engineering to Ukrainian battlefield experience
"The combination of Ukrainian practical experience and Swedish engineering expertise will create modern robotic solutions that improve task performance and help save lives," Njord Technology notes.
This partnership will also foster industrial cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine and create new opportunities for technological development and innovation, the company said.
The Swedish company creates autonomous solutions and AI systems, and is a member of the Swedish Security and Defense Industry Association (SOFF). The partnership joins a growing list of Swedish-Ukrainian defense industry agreements, including the Saab-Radionix sensor and defense electronics memorandum and ongoing discussions regarding potential Gripen fighter aircraft supply.
Ground robotic systems lead Ukrainian defense innovation
Ground robotic systems have become one of the most active categories of Ukrainian defense industry expansion. Ukraine ordered 25,000 ground robots for H1 2026 procurement, which is more than double the 2025 total.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported in March 2026 that Ukrainian ground robotics manufacturers had grown from zero to more than 100 since the start of the full-scale aggression.
