Robot Dogs Carrying Rifles: New Weapons Deployed by Nayib Bukele in Haiti

Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, has deployed armed robot dogs with rifles in Haiti since October 22, 2026. This addition to the 2,000 soldiers and military equipment deployed follows the kidnapping of four Salvadoran airmen in Port-au-Prince on October 18, which prompted a military offensive against gangs on the Caribbean island.

The robot dogs, manufactured by Unitree Robotics in China and sold to the public for $1,600, are capable of carrying and firing rifles, with weapons mounted upside down on their backs. These units were first showcased during El Salvador's independence parades in September. The robot dogs, manufactured by Unitree Robotics in China and sold to the public for $1,600, are capable of carrying and firing rifles, with weapons mounted upside down on their backs.

These units were first showcased during El Salvador's independence parades in September. Bukele announced the establishment of an operational base at the Sylvio Cator Stadium in Port-au-Prince, which was secured after a joint operation involving the Haitian National Police, the Haitian Armed Forces, the Task Force, and Salvadoran Special Forces.

The armed robot dogs played a role in this operation, although their actions were not seen carrying out offensive actions. The video released by Bukele showcased the joint operation, highlighting macabre discoveries such as human skeletal remains.