Estonian defense firm Milrem Robotics will debut its HAVOC 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) at IDEX 2025 in the UAE later this month.
The new technology will “represent the pinnacle of next-generation” hybrid unmanned ground vehicles and is set to “revolutionize modern combat operations,” the company emphasized.
“The HAVOC RCV has been engineered to deliver unparalleled agility and high-speed maneuverability, enabling commanders to project force effectively across extended distances,” said Milrem CEO Kuldar Väärsi.
“Its robust design and advanced hybrid propulsion system allow for integrating large-caliber weaponry while maintaining precision and superior lethality on the battlefield,” he added.
Features
The HAVOC 8×8 RCV is an unmanned ground combat vehicle designed to support mechanized units functioning as wingmen to infantry fighting vehicles and battle tanks.
It has a hybrid electric powertrain with near-silent movement for improved stealth.
The HAVOC 8×8 RCV is equipped with a cutting-edge AI-driven navigation system.
It has a top speed of 110 kilometers (68 miles) per hour on roads, 50 kilometers (31 miles) per hour off-road, and weighs around 15 tons without payload.
It is lighter than manned 8×8 vehicles, allowing better off-road performance on rugged terrain, in urban areas, deserts, and mountains.
The vehicle can carry up to five tons of weapons, sensors, or other equipment and is compatible with a 30 mm turret with missile launchers manufactured by Frankenburg Technologies.
