Renault and Thales unveil 4 Troop multi-mission military vehicle at Eurosatory
Renault and Thales presented a prototype of the 4 Troop, a multi-role tactical vehicle built on civilian platforms, at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris. Designed at the request of the French defence procurement agency, the vehicle can command drones and robots and is slated for series production in 2027.
A civilian foundation for military missions
Renault and Thales introduced the 4 Troop prototype at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris this week, answering a call from the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) for a multi-mission land vehicle. The concept relies on mass-produced Renault platforms, from SUVs to light utility vehicles, giving the armed forces a fleet that can be scaled up rapidly.
The R4 and other group vehicles, like the Rafale, Dacia Bigster and utility vans, can serve as the basis for the 4 Troop.
Technology inherited from the Scorpion programme
Thales contributes battlefield communication and digital systems drawn from the French army’s Scorpion armoured-vehicle programme. The result is a mobile command post that processes large volumes of data, coordinates troops, and can deploy flying and ground drones directly from its dashboard.
More than a technological evolution, 4 Troop embodies the fusion of Thales expertise with the vehicles’ onboard digital systems.
Roles, from reconnaissance to drone operations
The vehicle has been configured for missions ranging from reconnaissance and field coordination to escort, logistics support and sensitive-area surveillance. The ability to pilot drones and robots from the cabin is central to its operational concept, increasing troop perception and reactivity.
Production and timelines
Renault says the 4 Troop is built on proven civilian platforms and its industrial capacity, allowing series manufacturing to begin in 2027. No order volume has been disclosed, but the DGA-backed project shows the manufacturer’s growing defence footprint after the earlier Chorus heavy-drone programme with Turgis Gaillard.
