EUROSATORY 22: The Israeli ground drone

The Israeli Ministry of Defense will begin testing an unmanned robotic combat vehicle (M-RCV - Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle) developed by the Ministry of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the Directorate of Tanks and Combat Vehicles, and the Israeli security industry.

The combat vehicle was unveiled on June 13 at the Elbit Systems pavilion at the Eurosatory defense and security exhibition. It consists of a new BLR-2 robot platform from BL, an autonomous 30mm turret developed by the Directorate of Tanks and Anti-tank Vehicles for the "Eitan" armored vehicle, Elbit's Iron Fist active protection system, fire control and mission management systems, as well as autonomous robot equipment and situation awareness systems. The vehicle also features an enclosed drone for reconnaissance missions and a passive detection system developed by Elbit Systems and Foresight.

The technology demonstrator program, led by the Ministry of Defense's Research and Development Department and the Directorate of Tanks and Combat Vehicles, includes a range of cutting-edge technologies, including advanced maneuverability, the ability to carry heavy and diverse mission payloads, as well as a built-in system for transporting and accommodating UAVs.

Additionally, the vehicle features a target optic, an IAI missile launcher, and Spike missiles from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Equipped with these capabilities, the M-RCV provides a highly autonomous solution for armed reconnaissance and controllable lethality in all terrain conditions. It is operational day and night in all-weather scenarios, and is characterized by operational effectiveness, simplicity, minimized operator intervention, and integration capabilities with heterogeneous unmanned systems.

The system was developed as part of the autonomous battlefield concept under the leadership of DDR&D in collaboration with the Directorate of Tanks and Combat Vehicles, implementing an open architecture for integrating future capabilities and incorporating the robot alongside other units and capabilities. It is the result of several years of investment and is scheduled to be tested in representative scenarios in 2023.

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