{"id":35383,"date":"2026-06-12T15:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/35383\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:10:15","slug":"mercedes-benz-is-turning-its-iconic-g-class-into-a-drone-hunter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/35383\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz is turning its iconic G-Class into a drone hunter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>      Mercedes-Benz showcases a G-Class-based drone defence vehicle and specialised security platforms for military and emergency operations.  &#8230;Read More           <img decoding=\"async\" data-testid=\"storyDetail-lead-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26C0192_024_1781243756425_1781243775924_c5d05a36-c389-46ab-a07e-ff8fb5553b9d.jpg\" alt=\"Military Mercedes G Wagon\" style=\"width:auto;\"\/>   Mercedes-Benz and Tytan Technologies plan to develop G Wagon and Sprinter-based mobile drone defence vehicles.      <\/p>\n<p> View Personalised Offers on <\/p>\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.hindustantimes.com\/auto\/images\/pdp-new-check-offers-icon.svg\" alt=\"Check Offers icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/> Check Offers    <\/p>\n<p> Mercedes-Benz has revealed a new G-Class-based mobile drone defence system, marking one of the most significant additions to its security and defence vehicle portfolio at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.<\/p>\n<p> Developed alongside Munich-based start-up Tytan Technologies and body specialist BINZ, the system pairs a specially modified Mercedes-Benz G-Class with a dedicated Sprinter support vehicle. The project highlights the growing role of civilian vehicle platforms in modern security and infrastructure protection operations.<\/p>\n<p>  Counter-drone vehicle combination<\/p>\n<p>The new counter-drone solution consists of two vehicles designed for different operational roles. The Sprinter serves as a mobile command and operations centre, featuring operator workstations, secure communications equipment, airspace-monitoring cameras and launch systems for surveillance and interceptor drones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"alsoRead\">Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.hindustantimes.com\/auto\/electric-vehicles\/bollywood-actor-kunal-khemu-buys-mercedes-benz-electric-gclass-41780289161841.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bollywood Actor Kunal Khemu Buys Mercedes-Benz Electric G-Class worth \u20b93 crore<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> The G-Class complements the setup with equipment intended for difficult terrain. It carries an extendable radar mast and an additional drone-launch module, allowing the vehicle to operate beyond conventional road networks.<\/p>\n<p> Mercedes-Benz and Tytan Technologies recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA 2026 in Berlin to further evaluate both the G-Class-based counter-drone system and a Sprinter-based drone carrier platform. The companies will assess technical feasibility, market demand and regulatory requirements before advancing future projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"alsoRead\">Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.hindustantimes.com\/auto\/cars\/2026-mercedes-benz-s-class-facelift-to-debut-in-india-on-june-15-41779708939041.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift to debut in India on June 15<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> G-Class remains central<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the new drone-defence concept, Mercedes-Benz showcased several specialised versions of the G-Class. More than 74,000 G-Class vehicles have been deployed globally in public service, disaster response, peacekeeping and security roles over the past 45 years.<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" data-ga-widget=\"Image Interactions\" data-ga-action=\"Image Clicked\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/auto.hindustantimes.com\/auto\/cars\/mercedesbenz-is-turning-its-iconic-g-class-into-a-drone-hunter-41781243240694.html\" class=\"lozad\" src=\"https:\/\/images.hindustantimes.com\/auto\/img\/2026\/06\/12\/600x338\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-06-12_at_113201_AM_1781244239346_1781244239636_c59322e9-e2b2-4f7f-bb0f-3c897524d8f7.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mercedes Benz Wolf 2 \" title=\"Mercedes Benz Wolf 2 command vehicle\" style=\"width:auto;\"\/>    Mercedes Benz Wolf 2 command vehicle     <\/p>\n<p> The latest G 350 d Station Wagon variant offers a gross vehicle weight of 4.5 tonnes and payload capacity exceeding one tonne. Features include helicopter transport compatibility, run-flat tyre capability, blackout lighting and specialised communications equipment.<\/p>\n<p> Mercedes-Benz also presented the Wolf 2 command vehicle, which is entering service with the German Armed Forces and features a new digital radio and command system.<\/p>\n<p> Vans expand defence role<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, Mercedes-Benz Vans is participating at Eurosatory. The company displayed defence-focused versions of the Sprinter and Vito.<\/p>\n<p> The Sprinter 4&#215;4 offers a gross vehicle weight of up to 5.5 tonnes and is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 188 bhp. Mercedes-Benz says around 75 per cent of Sprinter vans worldwide are converted for specialised applications.<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" data-ga-widget=\"Image Interactions\" data-ga-action=\"Image Clicked\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/auto.hindustantimes.com\/auto\/cars\/mercedesbenz-is-turning-its-iconic-g-class-into-a-drone-hunter-41781243240694.html\" class=\"lozad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/26C0192_012_1781244256543_1781244300751_c99027ef-a466-47c1-98aa-9da484a3811e.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mercedes-Benz Vito\" title=\"Military-spec Mercedes-Benz Vito\" style=\"width:auto;\"\/>    Military-spec Mercedes-Benz Vito     <\/p>\n<p> A military police-spec Vito was also displayed, featuring adjustable air suspension, all-terrain tyres, radio equipment and emergency warning systems.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.hindustantimes.com\/new-cars\/mercedesbenz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mercedes-Benz<\/a> additionally highlighted its mobile battery energy storage solutions, designed to support drone systems, radar equipment and other power-intensive operations in remote environments.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a class=\"manualbacklink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/auto.hindustantimes.com\/new-cars\/upcoming-cars\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Upcoming Cars in India 2026<\/a>, <a class=\"manualbacklink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/auto.hindustantimes.com\/new-cars\/suv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Best SUVs in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> First Published Date: 12 Jun 2026, 12:23 pm IST<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz showcases a G-Class-based drone defence vehicle and specialised security platforms for military and emergency operations. &#8230;Read More&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35384,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20951],"tags":[32406,32409,21803,32404,3622,32413,32405,32403,29337,32407,32408,32411,32412,32410],"class_list":["post-35383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mercedes-benz","tag-counter-drone-vehicle","tag-g-350-d-station-wagon","tag-g-class","tag-g-class-mobile-drone-defence","tag-mercedes-benz","tag-mercedes-benz-defence-solutions","tag-mercedes-benz-eurosatory-2026","tag-mercedes-benz-g-wagon-drone-defence-system","tag-mercedes-benz-g-class","tag-mercedes-benz-g-class-military-vehicle","tag-mercedes-benz-sprinter-defence-vehicle","tag-military-mobility-vehicles","tag-security-vehicle-technology","tag-tytan-technologies-mercedes-benz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35383"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35383\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}