Milrem and VDL open THeMIS production line in the Netherlands
Milrem and VDL Defentec opened a scalable THeMIS final-assembly line in Born and handed over its first vehicles.
Evidence notes
- The Born final-assembly line officially opened on 4 June 2026.
- The first Netherlands-manufactured THeMIS vehicles were handed over for onward delivery to Ukraine.
- The line was designed to scale production and accelerate deliveries when required.
Company context
Develops unmanned ground vehicles, robotic combat vehicles, and autonomy software for defence applications. Milrem's core product family includes the THeMIS UGV, HAVOC robotic combat vehicle, and ARCOS command-and-control software, with systems in programmes or service across 20 countries.