Rheinmetall UGV Completes Live-Fire Exercise with 70mm Guided Rockets 

The Rheinmetall Mission Master SP Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) fired Thales FZ275 70mm laser-guided rockets at a 4x4 vehicle located 4 km away from the firing point By DA Staff / 12 Apr 2022

Military UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Rheinmetall Mission Master SP UGV
Follow DA

Rheinmetall has demonstrated the laser-guided rocket firing capabilities of its Mission Master SP Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (A-UGV) during a live-fire demonstration in Sweden.

As part of the demonstration, the A-UGV fired Thales FZ275 70mm laser-guided rockets at a 4×4 vehicle located 4 km away from the firing point. 

The demonstration was conducted at the Trängslet base of the Swedish procurement agency Försvarets Materielverk (FMV) and was attended by delegations from Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands and Poland.

The Rheinmetall Mission Master SP – Fire Support used in the exercise was equipped with a Rheinmetall Fieldranger Multi remotely controlled weapon station armed with two seven-tube 70mm rocket launchers from Thales Belgium. The demonstration marked the culmination of the successful qualification process for the Fieldranger Multi equipped with the Thales 70mm rocket launcher. 

Previously limited to aircraft, these area saturation and precise strike applications can engage stationary and mobile targets at ranges of up to 7 km with minimal collateral damage. They are now qualified for use with the Mission Master A-UGV. This new configuration is now ready to be integrated into other types of platforms and armored vehicles. 

The Mission Master SP – Fire Support has several configurations and can also support other weapon systems such as 12.7mm calibre machine guns, a Dillon Aero M134D gun, or 40mm grenade launchers. 

The demonstration at Trängslet was performed using a secure, customized, remotely controlled tablet operating in a fully digitized scenario. Firing was controlled using Rheinmetall command and control software. Rheinmetall and Thales both stressed the critical importance of the human-in-the-loop configuration, meaning that the operator has complete control of the weapon system from target acquisition to final fire authorization.

Posted by DA Staff Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

Application of Wheel Speed Sensors in INS

Micro-Magic delves into how wheel speed sensors are often used as auxiliary sensors in INS to improve navigation accuracy and suppress accumulated errors of inertial sensors

Apr 28, 2025
Product Spotlight: The Honeywell HG4930 IMU

Honeywell highlights the key features and reliability of the Honeywell HG4930 IMU, a trusted solution for navigation in GNSS-denied environments and challenging conditions

Apr 28, 2025
AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions for Embedded Military & Defense Systems

Defense Advancement showcases Periphery's advanced AI-powered cybersecurity threat management solutions for embedded military and defence systems

Apr 28, 2025
GA-ASI Invests in Dutch Firms to Advance Defense Innovation After BMN

GA-ASI is set to invest in two Dutch companies following their selection at the Blue Magic Netherlands defense innovation event

Apr 25, 2025
AI-Powered Situational Awareness Platform Launched for Armored Vehicles

Maris-Tech Ltd. has introduced Diamond Ultra, a new integrated AI system designed to improve threat detection and situational awareness in armored fighting vehicles (AFVs)

Apr 25, 2025
Radiofrequency Weapon Disables Drone Swarms in Landmark Army Trial

A UK-developed radiofrequency weapon has successfully downed drone swarms in trials, showcasing a low-cost, high-impact solution to modern aerial threats

Apr 25, 2025

Featured Content

Q&A with DEFCROS: Key Insights for the 2025 Expo

DEFCROS Founder Kristijan Ilovača discusses the expo’s rapid growth, international ambitions, and how the event aims to support defense and security innovators

Apr 24, 2025
Ophir® FoldIR Lens Enhances Long-Range Imaging for Defense & Security Operations

The new Ophir® FoldIR 25-275mm MWIR zoom lens delivers compact, long-range imaging with low-SWaP performance for drones and small gimbal platforms

Apr 17, 2025
Textron Systems to Support Software & Payload Development for Navy’s MCM USV

Textron Systems is set to support the software development and payload integration for the Navy’s Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), focusing on future mission capabilities and advanced system integration

Apr 14, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.