The Ripsaw M5 robotic combat vehicle is presented at the parade in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army

Ripsaw M5 (RCV)

On June 14, 2025, a large-scale military parade was held in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. One of the most striking and memorable events of the event was the public presentation of the Ripsaw M5 (RCV) robotic combat vehicle in a fully armed configuration.

The Ripsaw M5 is equipped with a Kongsberg Protector Medium Caliber Turret-30 (MCT-30), armed with a 30 mm/40 mm Bushmaster automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm twin machine gun. This system demonstrates a significant step forward in the development of the American army, highlighting the transition to the next generation of warfare, dominated by robotic and unmanned technologies.

The parade brought together more than 6,600 military personnel, about 150 pieces of military equipment, including M1 Abrams tanks, armored personnel carriers and 50 aircraft. The event coincided with the 79th birthday of former President Donald Trump, who attended the parade and addressed the audience.

Despite the rainy weather and protests across the country, the parade was a demonstration of the military might and technological progress of the United States. The appearance of the Ripsaw M5 symbolizes the future of the armed forces, where robotics and automation play a key role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of combat operations.