Unmanned ground vehicle Ripsaw M3: Sweden becomes Textron Systems’ first European customer

Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe have announced the first European order for the Ripsaw M3 unmanned ground vehicle. The buyer of the unmanned, highly mobile combat vehicle is Sweden – marking the first time this new generation of robotic ground systems has been selected in Europe.

The M3 is part of the Ripsaw family, a series of modular Robotic Ground Vehicles (RGV). The Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) allows different payloads, control units and autonomy modules to be integrated quickly. On modern battlefields, where adaptability is decisive, this is a significant advantage.

What the unmanned ground vehicle can do off-road

The Ripsaw M3 is powered by a high-performance hybrid system. Combined with high ground clearance and composite tracks, the vehicle remains highly mobile even in the most difficult terrain. Its operating range is more than 180 miles, or around 290 kilometres.

Sara Willett, Vice President of Programs, highlighted its suitability for the region: “The RIPSAW M3 is particularly well suited to the region because of its performance in extreme climates and demanding terrain”. As a reliable partner of European armed forces, the company intends to keep investing in systems that improve user safety and mission success – and is pleased to do so.

Textron Systems can draw on decades of experience and more than three million operating hours of unmanned systems across all domains. This background is to continue shaping how the company develops robotic combat vehicles for the requirements of modern warfare.