# Denmark buys nine Dropla ground vehicles for drone operator training

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- Published: 2026-09-28
- Author: Daniel Trangeled
- Type: News · Section: Land · Country: denmark
- Language: en (original)
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- Primary source: https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2026/nye-ubemandede-koretojer/
- Tags: danmark, dalo, dropla, ugv, fmi, fdc, milrem robotics, themis, xrc robotics, mfp-1, danish defence drone centre, denmark, unmanned ground vehicle

> Denmark's DALO has purchased nine Dropla 4x4 unmanned ground vehicles to train conscript drone operators at the Danish Defence Drone Centre, with plans to equip them with remote weapon stations based on Ukrainian battlefield lessons. This follows DALO's earlier acquisition of eight UGVs from Estonia and Britain, reflecting Denmark's broader push to gain hands-on experience with rapidly evolving unmanned systems technology.

![Variant of the Dropla 4x4](https://imagedelivery.net/XO8UY-c6-LfWgEjQsN8IQw/47aae41e-5b2f-4a7b-e0e0-7027a6f33d00/public)
*Variant of the Dropla 4x4 · DALO*

**Denmark's Defence Materiel and Procurement Agency (DALO) [has bought](https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2026/nye-ubemandede-koretojer/) nine unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) from Danish/Ukrainian company Dropla. The Dropla 4x4 vehicles will be used to train conscript drone operators at the Danish Defence Drone Centre (FDC).**

Dropla is a Danish company founded by Ukrainians, based in Denmark and active in Ukraine. According to DALO, the agency is looking at fitting the vehicles with remote weapon stations and communications equipment, based on lessons from Ukraine.

The purchase is part of DALO's wider trials of unmanned ground vehicles. Earlier this year, DALO [bought eight UGVs](https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2026/ubemandede-landkoretojer-skal-testes-i-haren/) for the Danish Army: four THeMIS from Estonia's Milrem Robotics and four MFP-1 from Britain's XRC Robotics. DALO says those vehicles were tested successfully in operational scenarios.

– We are seeing rapid development in unmanned systems. That is why it is important that we build experience with the technology, said Colonel Thomas Øgendahl Knudsen, head of DALO's Land Division.

## FAQ

**What will Denmark's nine Dropla ground vehicles be used for?**

Denmark's Defence Materiel and Procurement Agency bought nine Dropla 4x4 unmanned ground vehicles to train conscript drone operators at the Danish Defence Drone Centre. FMI is also considering fitting them with remote weapon stations and communications equipment, drawing on lessons from Ukraine. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-28.

**Which other unmanned ground vehicles has FMI purchased for the Danish Army?**

Earlier this year FMI bought eight UGVs for the Danish Army, comprising four THeMIS vehicles from Estonia's Milrem Robotics and four MFP-1 vehicles from Britain's XRC Robotics. FMI reported these vehicles were tested successfully in operational scenarios. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-28.

**Why is FMI investing in unmanned ground vehicle technology?**

Colonel Thomas Øgendahl Knudsen, head of FMI's Land Division, said rapid development in unmanned systems makes it important to build experience with the technology. The Dropla purchase forms part of FMI's wider trials of unmanned ground vehicles for the Danish Defence. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-28.

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