Robotic Dogs Armed With Rifles Deployed in Haiti Anti-Gang Stadium Operation
El Salvador President Bukele shares footage of armed robot dogs assisting military forces in reclaiming a Port-au-Prince stadium from gang control.
POLICY WIRE — Port-au-Prince, Haiti — El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele released video footage this week revealing a joint military operation in Haiti that utilized robotic dogs equipped with rifles.
The operation, conducted under a bilateral agreement between the governments of El Salvador and Haiti, successfully reclaimed control of the Sylvio Cator Stadium from gang leaders.
Bukele posted the announcement on X, providing a translation from Haitian Creole that detailed the involvement of the Haitian National Police, the Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H), the Task Force, and Salvadoran Special Forces.
The visual evidence captured the robot dogs moving down hallways and ascending staircases, with each unit carrying a rifle mounted on top.
Despite the clear visual of the technology in action, details regarding the specific tactical role the robots played during the Port-au-Prince operation remain unclear.
During the search, authorities discovered several human skulls inside the stadium premises.
Bukele stated that an operational base would now be established at the stadium to allow forces to push deeper into territories currently held by gangs.
He asserted that the coalition forces have secured the upper hand on the ground.
Before launching the offensive, Bukele issued a demand for gang members to vacate the area, warning that those who chose to stay and fight would face consequences.
The aggressive strategy against organized crime has served as a defining feature of Bukele’s presidency since he assumed office in 2019.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)