- Renault Group and Thales have unveiled 4 TROOP, a prototype multi-mission military vehicle built on a Renault civilian platform
- The prototype was presented at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris
- 4 TROOP is designed to act as a mobile command post that can direct drones, fuse sensor data and run AI tools to speed up crew decisions
Renault Group and Thales have adapted a civilian Renault platform into a prototype multi-mission military vehicle packed with battlefield electronics, unveiling it at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris.
Thales said Monday the vehicle, called 4 TROOP, was presented at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris. It is a prototype derived from Renault’s multi-role civil vehicle, reworked to meet emerging needs for land forces.
What Can 4 TROOP Do?
Designed for stealth and endurance, the 4×4 platform features a hybrid drivetrain engineered for silent operations without compromising extended operational range. Its core role is to serve as a mobile command post: it can direct and coordinate both aerial and ground drones, fuse data from onboard sensors, and run AI tools that help crews make sense of a situation faster. Equipped with Thales secure communications and the Combat Digital Platform, the vehicle also features a vehicle-to-load function to provide mobile power for field-deployed electronic assets.
Beyond command duties, the partners pitched 4 TROOP for reconnaissance, troop coordination, escort, logistics and area surveillance, with a configuration that can be tailored to a given mission.
Why Adapt a Civilian Vehicle for Combat?
“With the VCMR, which draws on the extensive range of Renault Group platforms, we are exploring a pragmatic, sovereign approach to operational mobility to quickly address new armed forces requirements and enhance the ability to anticipate developments and take action in the theatre of operations,” said Franck Naro, Renault’s engineering vice president for vehicle projects and operations.
“Building on tried-and-trusted civil platforms and our industrial production capacity, we are proposing an agile, resilient capability that can be mobilised immediately,” he added.
What Else Did Thales Show at Eurosatory?
4 TROOP was one of several systems Thales brought to Eurosatory, where much of its lineup focused on defeating drones. The company also launched the LGR275 Proxy, a 70mm laser-guided rocket fitted with a proximity sensor to defeat drones, expanding its SkyDefender air and missile defense system. It also introduced RapidStriker, a mobile anti-drone system that pairs 360-degree detection and automated fire control with a mix of rockets, cannon and loitering munitions.
On the platform side, Thales Australia revealed a next-generation Bushmaster utility variant, dubbed Mulga, built to carry sensors, effectors and mission systems for roles, including counter-drone work and electronic warfare.
Thales also unveiled Gladiator Training Data Analytics, an AI tool that converts live-training data into after-action review insights and runs offline for data security.
