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Renault has revealed a prototype military version of its Rafale SUV coupe, designed with drone warfare in mind.<\/p>\n
On display at the Eurosatory 2026 defence show, being held in Paris<\/a>, the Renault 4 Troop previews a vehicle adapted to meet \u2018new operational requirements for land forces\u2019.<\/p>\n Sending a crossover, originally designed for the school run<\/a>, into battle may seem far-fetched, but Renault has worked with multinational defence firm Thales to create the new 4 Troop concept.\u00a0<\/p>\n Said to be a combination of Renault Group\u2019s<\/a> expertise in electronic architecture, and the experience of Thales in advanced technology, a production version of the 4 Troop could become a reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n It reflects the rapidly changing modern battlefield, where data processing and the ability to control unmanned drones<\/a> have gained real significance.<\/p>\n The battle-ready SUV coupe<\/p>\n The 4 Troop has been created as a prototype version of Renault\u2019s VCMR (V\u00e9hicule Civil Multi-R\u00f4les \/ Multi-Role Civil Vehicle), demonstrating how easily existing vehicles could be modified for new roles.\u00a0<\/p>\n Renault says the 4 Troop packs \u2018substantial data processing capabilities\u2019, allowing it to act as a mobile command and control centre. Included within this is the ability to launch Unmanned Aerial Vehicles<\/a> (UAVs) to support ground forces.<\/p>\n An all-wheel drive layout has been picked for the 4 Troop prototype, combined with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. This gives the ability to cover long distances, and also to operate silently<\/a> in sensitive areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Vehicle-to-Load capabilities would also allow the 4 Troop to power specialist equipment<\/a> in the field, giving greater autonomy to ground forces.<\/p>\n Addressing the needs of modern armed forces<\/p>\n Although Renault has chosen the Rafale<\/a> as the basis for the 4 Troop prototype on show at Eurosatory 2026, it says that the Thales technology could easily be adapted for other models in its range.\u00a0<\/p>\n Choosing the Rafale as basis for the show model was unlikely to be a coincidence, though, given it shares its name with the French-manufactured Dassault Rafale fighter jet.<\/p>\n Franck Naro, Renault Group EVP of vehicle projects and operations, said: \u201cWith 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBuilding on tried-and-trusted civil platforms and our industrial production capacity, we are proposing an agile, resilient capability that can be mobilised immediately\u201d.<\/p>\n ALSO READ: <\/p>\n Orders open for limited-edition five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Renault](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/002-Renault-Thales-VCMR-4-Troop.jpg\")
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