- The Italian Army’s 187th Paratroopers Regiment is conducting operational testing of the Wild Goose robotic transport system to support infantry mobility in complex terrain.
- The modular unmanned ground platform is being evaluated for logistics transport and casualty evacuation roles within the Folgore Parachute Brigade.
The Italian Army’s 187th Paratroopers Regiment “Folgore” has begun operational integration testing of the IMRS “Wild Goose” Infantry Modular Robotic System, a remotely controlled robotic transport platform developed by Marom Dolphin.
The evaluation phase focuses on assessing the system’s performance in supporting infantry operations across complex and difficult terrain.
The testing effort aims to improve tactical micro-mobility for light infantry units, particularly airborne forces required to deploy rapidly and operate with limited logistical support. Officials said the evaluation examines how robotic transport systems can reduce physical burden on soldiers while maintaining operational tempo in demanding environments.
According to information released alongside the assessment, the operational evaluation involves a remotely controlled robotic transport platform designed to move equipment and supplies over uneven and rugged terrain. The system is being tested within real operational conditions by the Folgore Parachute Brigade, one of the Italian Army’s rapid-response formations.
The Wild Goose platform is an electrically powered robotic vehicle configured as a tactical hauler capable of transporting loads, equipment, and personnel. The modular design allows multiple configurations depending on mission requirements, including variants intended for logistical transport and casualty evacuation.
Italian Army officials described the effort as an “operational evaluation of a remotely controlled robotic transport system for moving loads across complex and uneven terrain,” emphasizing the objective of increasing tactical mobility capabilities for light infantry units such as those assigned to the Folgore Brigade.
The system’s modular architecture enables adaptation to various battlefield roles. Configurations allow carriage of materials, mission systems, and equipment, while specialized variants can support movement of personnel, including evacuation of injured soldiers when required.
Robotic tactical haulers are designed to accompany dismounted troops, carrying heavy loads that would otherwise be transported by soldiers. By transferring logistical weight to unmanned ground systems, infantry units can move faster, maintain endurance, and operate more effectively in challenging terrain.
Electric propulsion provides reduced acoustic and thermal signatures compared with conventional vehicles, allowing the platform to operate closer to frontline positions without drawing attention. Remote control functionality enables operators to guide the system while maintaining distance from potential threats.
The Folgore Parachute Brigade plays a central role in Italy’s rapid-response military capability, tasked with responding to crises and emergencies requiring fast deployment of forces across diverse operational environments. Units within the brigade must often operate with limited infrastructure and logistical support during early phases of deployment.
Testing robotic transport platforms aligns with these operational requirements by exploring ways to sustain mobility and logistical capacity during expeditionary missions. Systems capable of transporting equipment or evacuating casualties may reduce reliance on vehicles that cannot access narrow or rugged terrain.
Marom Dolphin’s Wild Goose system is designed specifically for operations in demanding environmental conditions. The modular construction allows operators to adjust payload capacity and mission configuration without extensive mechanical modification, enabling rapid adaptation to different operational tasks.