Renault Group and Thales Unveil 4 TROOP Tactical Vehicle at Eurosatory 2026

Renault Group and Thales have presented the 4 TROOP prototype at Eurosatory 2026, a hybrid tactical vehicle that combines civilian platform expertise with military-grade communications and AI support.

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At Eurosatory 2026, Renault Group and Thales jointly unveiled the 4 TROOP, a prototype tactical vehicle based on the VCMR (Multi-Role Civil Vehicle) platform. The vehicle is designed to address evolving operational requirements for land forces by merging Renault Group's industrial capabilities with Thales' secure onboard communication and connectivity technologies.

The 4 TROOP features a hybrid drivetrain that enables quiet operation and extended range. It is equipped with an array of advanced sensors, hybrid secure communications, AI-assisted decision aids, and capabilities to operate and coordinate both unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). According to the companies, the vehicle functions as a fully mobile command center that can be tailored to specific mission profiles, including reconnaissance, troop coordination, escort, logistical support, and surveillance.

Thales' Combat Digital Platform and other cybersecure solutions are integrated into the vehicle's electronic architecture, ensuring interoperability with existing command systems. The 4 TROOP also includes a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function that can power field equipment, enhancing energy autonomy. The partnership aims to enable rapid series production at optimal cost, with Renault Group providing after-sales maintenance and through-life support.

"4 TROOP goes beyond technological enhancements to show how synergy between Thales expertise and onboard digital systems for vehicles can create an innovative and distinctive integrated environment," the joint announcement stated. The vehicle is compatible with multiple Renault Group platforms, including SUVs and utility vehicles.

Thales' technologies, originally developed for collaborative combat, deliver secure communications, tactical connectivity, multi-sensor coordination, and operational supervision. The project represents a pragmatic, sovereign approach to operational mobility, leveraging proven civil platforms and industrial capacity to quickly address new armed forces requirements. The 4 TROOP is designed to support both domestic security operations and high-intensity combat missions, using data as a force multiplier.