LIG Nex1 unveils armed G-Sword ground robot

Key Points
  • LIG Nex1 unveiled its G-Sword unmanned ground vehicle at ADEX 2025, featuring a cannon and Raybolt anti-tank missile system.
  • The tracked platform uses AI-assisted navigation and terrain sensors to operate autonomously across varied terrain.

South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 has introduced its next-generation unmanned ground vehicle, the G-Sword, during the ADEX 2025 exhibition in Seoul.

The tracked robotic platform is designed for multi-role battlefield operations and features a turret-mounted cannon and the indigenous Raybolt anti-tank missile system.

According to company information presented at the event, the G-Sword was developed for precision strike and autonomous ground support missions. The vehicle integrates artificial intelligence-assisted navigation systems and terrain-scanning sensors to optimize route planning across complex and rugged environments.

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The company says the new UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) can perform a wide range of roles depending on mission configuration. The modular platform can be equipped with air defense systems, communications relay payloads, or repurposed as a logistics support vehicle.

“The G-Sword represents a new level of unmanned land combat capabilities,” an LIG Nex1 spokesperson said at the launch. “With integration of AI-powered situational awareness, it brings enhanced survivability and utility to both frontline and support elements.”

The G-Sword’s configuration includes a remote-controlled weapon station and the domestically produced Raybolt missile, which provides fire-and-forget guidance capability against armored threats. The system can be deployed in coordinated formations with manned or unmanned platforms, contributing to what LIG Nex1 describes as a scalable combat ecosystem.

The vehicle’s sensor fusion system maps surrounding terrain in real time, enabling the platform to calculate low-risk paths and respond dynamically to environmental changes. LIG Nex1 emphasized that the system was designed from the outset to handle autonomous operation in cluttered or contested battlefields.

As noted by the company, the modular structure of the G-Sword makes it suitable for rapid adaptation. LIG Nex1 is exploring multiple mission kits to support networked battlefield operations, including counter-drone modules and electronic warfare payloads.

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