Milrem Robotics has unveiled the HAVOC 8X8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), a next-generation autonomous platform. 

With its AI-driven navigation, mobility, and modular firepower, the HAVOC is poised to become a force multiplier for mechanised units and armoured formations worldwide.

The HAVOC 8X8 RCV is engineered to operate in the most demanding combat environments, supporting both offensive and defensive missions. Its hybrid electric all-wheel drive system ensures high-speed manoeuvrability, while its eight-wheel design provides superior stability and load-bearing capacity. 

The vehicle’s rugged construction allows it to traverse diverse terrains, from urban landscapes to remote battlefields, without compromising operational effectiveness.

Designed as a combat support system, the HAVOC enhances the survivability of mechanised units by acting as a highly capable wingman to infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and main battle tanks. Its AI-powered autonomy reduces the risk to human personnel, enabling commanders to extend their operational reach while minimising casualties.

According to the company, operators can seamlessly integrate various weapons systems or sensor packages without impacting overall performance, ensuring a tailored response to evolving battlefield threats.

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Specifically, the HAVOC RCV can be equipped with the following:

• 30 mm turret with missile launchers (Frankenburg)
• Halcon HS2 rocket launcher (Kongsberg)
• Minelayer (KNDS)
• MCT-30 (Kongsberg)

The HAVOC RCV offers a high level of protection in accordance with NATO STANAG 4569 standards:  

• Kinetic energy protection (KE protection): STANAG 4569 Level 3.  
• Artillery protection: STANAG 4569 Level 3.  
• Mine protection: STANAG 4569 Level 1.

Havoc’s technical specifications:

• Dimensions: 6.8 x 2.8 x 2.7 m
• Maximum speed on road: 110 km/h
• Maximum speed off-road: 50 km/h
• Weight without payload: ~15 t
• Maximum payload weight: Up to 5 t
• Transmission: All-wheel hybrid-electric drive
• Maximum grade: 60%
• Maximum side slope: 40%
• Step climb: 60 cm
• Ground clearance: 44 cm
• Fording depth: 1 m
• Turning radius: 10 m

With its state-of-the-art design, modular adaptability, and battlefield-tested durability, the HAVOC is set to become a cornerstone of next-generation military operations, either in reconnaissance and direct combat roles or logistical support ones.

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