Milrem Robotics presented at the DSEI 2025 defense trade fair in London after the world premiere at the IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi officially presented its new Havoc 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) for the first time in Europe – in an armed version with a Kongsberg turret and C-UAS missiles from Frankenburg Technologies.
The 15-ton Havoc RCV combines a hybrid electric drive with advanced autonomy and can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h on the road and 50 km/h off-road. The range is around 600 kilometers. Thanks to its robust off-road capability, the vehicle masters steep climbs, vertical obstacles and river crossings as well as tight turning maneuvers thanks to its pivot steering.
Milrem emphasizes that the Havoc has been optimized for a wide range of European operating areas and climatic conditions. At its heart is a standardized autonomy system that is compatible with all Milrem products and is designed to simplify logistics and operation.
At the DSEI, Milrem presented the Havoc in an armed configuration: equipped with the Protector Medium Caliber Turret (MCT) from Kongsberg and C-UAS missiles from Frankenburg Technologies. The centerpiece is a 30-millimeter automatic cannon that offers precise firepower in a wide variety of operational scenarios.
“With Havoc, we are bringing an unprecedented combination of mobility, stealth and firepower to the battlefield,” emphasizes Milrem CEO Kuldar Väärsi. “The integration of Kongsberg turret technology and Frankenburg missiles opens up a range of applications from classic reconnaissance missions to precision strikes.”
Patrick Shepherd, Chief Product Officer ad interim at Milrem Robotics, adds: “Havoc sets a new standard for unmanned combat vehicles. Hybrid propulsion, autonomy and modular armament underpin our ambition to provide the most capable systems for the European armed forces.”
The development benefited greatly from the experience gained with Milrem’s Themis UGV, which is already in use in Ukraine (-> Latest news from the Ukraine war). According to the manufacturer, the knowledge gained there was incorporated into improved operability, robust communication and protection against electronic warfare.
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