# AZAK Demonstrates Multi-Mission UGV

AZAK showcased its S26 unmanned ground vehicle at AUSA 2026 with modular payload options including remotely operated weapons and drone-launch systems. The signal also describes earlier integration activity involving Leonardo DRS and U.S. Army experimentation; it does not indicate an award, solicitation, NATO procurement, or operational fielding.

- The S26’s modular payload approach may be relevant to Army experimentation and future integration work involving unmanned ground vehicles, sensing, command-and-control, and counter-UAS capabilities.
- Contractors can assess whether their payload, autonomy, or systems-integration offerings could support comparable UGV demonstrations or future Army evaluations; the reported activity is a market signal, not a current contract opportunity.
- Leonardo DRS’s prior integration activity illustrates a potential role for systems integrators alongside UGV developers as platforms and mission payloads are combined.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Army (U.S. Army)

### Vendors
- AZAK (UGV developer/manufacturer)
- Leonardo DRS (Radar and systems integration provider)

### Sources
- [AZAK S26 UGV Adds Remote Weapons and Drone Launch Capabilities for Multi-Mission Operations](https://www.armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-defense-exhibitions/2026-archives-news-defense-exhibitions/ausa-2026-news/azak-s26-ugv-adds-remote-weapons-and-drone-launch-capabilities-for-multi-mission-operations) - Army Recognition