Circus SE, a global technology leader in autonomous AI robotics systems, announces that Circus Defence has signed a framework agreement with BRAVE1, the Ukrainian government’s defence technology platform. The program, initiated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Military Innovation Technology Solutions (MITS), aims to integrate and scale next-generation defence technologies in Ukraine.

The agreement establishes a collaboration to deploy autonomous ground infrastructure systems, starting with Circus AI robotics nutrition supply systems at BRAVE1 facilities, with deployments set to begin immediately. Circus Defence will additionally use the government-owned program’s expertise to grow its AI robotics product portfolio, expanding beyond meal supply to next-generation autonomous defence systems.

The first deployment marks both the first deployment under the newly formed Circus Defence entity and the world’s first use in active defence operations – starting in Ukraine. The deployment will provide Ukrainian partners with an operational logistics and efficiency advantage through fully autonomous nutrition systems.

The delivery to Ukraine marks Circus Defence’s operational market expansion where the company will leverage its global mass-production capabilities and the upcoming start of European high-volume production.