U.S. Army fields AZAK robotic wheel system in Germany

U.S. Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment employed AZAK’s S26 Stoat unmanned ground vehicle during a casualty-evacuation exercise at Grafenwoehr, Germany, on October 21, 2026. The regiment received the first three of 26 planned vehicles and used a remotely controlled four-wheel platform to carry a simulated casualty out of a contested position. Its modular wheel units include motors, batteries and brakes, while the payload deck can also carry ammunition or heavy equipment. The manufacturer reports a payload exceeding 230 kg and range varying with load and terrain; field training is under way, not a completed combat deployment.