After its first military drone, Renault will develop a vehicle for the French army. But not alone. The manufacturer is joining forces with Thales and the two groups will present this week at the Eurosatory exhibition this prototype of multi-mission land military vehicleintegrating Thales technological solutions into standard Renault vehicles. So many elements that can make it one “mobile command post”specified the two groups. Baptized 4 Troopthis vehicle created at the request of the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) can be designed from several Renault vehicles standard, ranging from SUV to light utility vehicle.
He can make various missions : “reconnaissance, field coordination, escort, logistical support, surveillance of sensitive areas, or deployment of drones and robots”indicate the two groups in a joint press release. The R4 and other vehicles in the group (Rafale, Dacia Bigster, utility vehicles, etc.) can serve as a basis for 4 Troopa précisé au Parisian Ombeline Suzanne, director of special projects and partnerships at Renault. Of the flying and ground drones can be controlled directly from the dashboard for this vehicle which Renault indicates it can manufacture from 2027.
Towards rapid mass production
This partnership with a civil manufacturer like Renault allows rapid mass production while integrating the main communication capabilities and innovations of Thales created for the military land vehicles of the Scorpion range, used by the French army. “By relying on proven civil platforms and our industrial capacity, we offer an agile, resilient and immediately mobilizable solution”argues a Renault manager in the press release.
“More than a technological development, 4 Troop embodies the fusion between Thales’ expertise and the vehicles’ on-board digital systems.”completes Thales. This is a new foray by the car manufacturer into defense activityafter the announcement of the Chorus project with the company Turgis Gaillard, a large drone which can carry a large explosive charge and which will be mass-produced in its Le Mans factory from this year. According to The Parisianla DGA a déjà passé une firm order of 90 million eurosa figure that Renault did not want to confirm.
