Circus SE (XETRA: CA1; ISIN: DE000A2YN355; WKN: A2YN35), a German dual-use technology company developing autonomous robotic systems, today announced the commencement of live operations of its robotic-based troop supply technology with the 3rd Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces in the Kyiv region. The deployment marks the first operational use of autonomous meal supply systems in an active conflict environment.
Prior to deployment, Circus received regulatory certification from the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, confirming that its technology meets applicable health, quality and safety requirements for import and operational use in Ukraine. The certification enables the company to scale deployment of its autonomous food supply solutions in the country.
The deployed solution integrates Circus’s complete technology platform, combining advanced hardware systems, AI-controlled software and proprietary ingredient infrastructure designed to enable autonomous meal preparation and supply in demanding operational environments.
The launch represents Circus’s entry into the Ukrainian market and marks the operational start of its partnership with the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The collaboration follows the framework agreement announced in December 2025, which covers the potential deployment of up to 25 autonomous robotic systems.
Commenting on the launch, a Major of the 3rd Army Corps Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces said, “This technology is improving the entire food supply chain in the armed forces. It does not replace our catering forces; it complements them by closing the gaps where we cannot reach soldiers with nutritious food quickly enough. For situations like ours, it is the best solution possible.”
The Ukraine deployment follows Circus’s recent CA-1 robotic system launch with the German Armed Forces and the successful award of a public procurement tender for autonomous meal supply solutions with the Lithuanian Armed Forces on NATO’s Eastern Flank.Through its autonomous robotics platform, Circus is advancing the future of food supply infrastructure by combining artificial intelligence, robotics and scalable production technologies to support both civilian and defence applications.
Circus SE (XETRA: CA1) is a German dual-use technology company developing proprietary AI models, autonomous robotic sustainment systems and a central operating platform for civilian and defence applications. With a globally active portfolio of autonomous meal supply robotics and high-volume serial production capabilities, Circus is building the infrastructure for autonomous food supply with the mission to fuel humanity.
