Ground drone Havoc 8×8: Milrem Robotics shows armed Robotic Combat Vehicle at DSEI

Following its world premiere at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi Milrem Robotics has now officially presented its new ground drone in Europe as well: the Havoc 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) was on show at the DSEI 2025 defence exhibition in London, armed – with a turret from Kongsberg and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) missiles from Frankenburg Technologies.

Weighing 15 tonnes, the Havoc RCV combines a hybrid electric drive with advanced autonomy. It reaches up to 110 km/h on roads and 50 km/h off-road, with a range of about 600 kilometres. The all-terrain vehicle handles steep inclines, vertical obstacles and river crossings as well as tight turns, for which it uses its pivot steering.

According to Milrem, the Havoc is optimised for a wide variety of European operating environments and climate zones. At its centre is a uniform autonomy system that fits all Milrem products and is intended to simplify logistics and operations.

Ground drone with Kongsberg turret and Frankenburg missiles

For its appearance in London, the Havoc was fitted with the Protector Medium Calibre Turret (MCT) from Kongsberg and C-UAS missiles from Frankenburg Technologies. The core of the armament is a 30-millimetre automatic cannon that delivers precise firepower in a wide range of operational scenarios.

Milrem CEO Kuldar Väärsi emphasises: “With Havoc, we are bringing a previously unmatched combination of mobility, stealth and firepower to the battlefield”. He added: “The integration of Kongsberg turret technology and Frankenburg missiles opens up mission sets ranging from classic reconnaissance to precision strike.”

Patrick Shepherd, interim Chief Product Officer of Milrem Robotics, added: “Havoc sets a new standard for unmanned combat vehicles. Hybrid drive, autonomy and modular armament underline our ambition to provide the most capable systems for European armed forces.”

The development owes much to experience with the Themis, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) from Milrem that is already in use in Ukraine. According to the manufacturer, the lessons learned there have contributed to better usability, more robust communications and protection against electronic warfare.