Uniformed vehicles: Renault prepares for ground defence with its 4Troop vehicle
The French brand has launched a partnership with the aerospace giant Thales. The first project is the Rafale 4Troop, a prototype designed to meet the new requirements of operational armed forces. This is accompanied by a supporting commercial
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Is Renault preparing for war? Perhaps not, but it has decided to develop a new type of vehicle capable of adapting to a variety of needs. Take the Rafale 4Troop, for example, which transforms the distinctive coupé at the top of Renault’s range into an operational tool for land defence. To achieve this, Renault has integrated solutions developed by aerospace giant Thales into the Rafale’s electronic architecture, covering various areas such as secure communications, tactical connectivity, operational coordination, decision support, supervision and operational protection. The Rafale 4Troop is equipped to manage drones and robots effectively, as well as to facilitate field operations.
Power supply in the field is provided by the V2L system
With another Thales-derived system, the Combat Digital Platform, the 4Troop becomes a fully-fledged mobile command centre, configurable to meet the specific requirements of land forces’ missions. The new platform and all other digital solutions produced by Thales comply with the operational criteria and connectivity standards of the French armed forces. Naturally, the vehicle can be used on various terrains and for all types of missions. The power supply system used is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), which increases energy autonomy and allows certain electrical equipment to be powered directly. The 4Troop is also supported by a specially equipped commercial vehicle.
Thares’ solutions are used in a range of Renault vehicles
Renault has stated that the solutions developed by Thales can be adapted to various vehicles in the current range, whether SUVs or commercial vehicles. This suggests that, in future, it will be possible to use mass-produced vehicles manufactured quickly and at affordable prices, with the aim of integrating them with Thales’ cutting-edge technology. In this way, the French armed forces will also be able to draw on Renault’s expertise to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles in good working order, whilst minimising logistical requirements. The project is in line with the latest developments in the military sector as it guarantees production speed, sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
