Multi-Domain Defense Systems and Unmanned Platforms Exhibition

Rheinmetall is exhibiting its integrated defense capabilities at the Eurosatory 2026 trade fair in Paris, France, from June 15 to 19. The showcased hardware encompasses multi-domain operations across land, air, sea, and space environments, focusing on digital networking, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.

Armored Vehicles and Logistics Platforms
The company is presenting several updates to its tactical vehicle portfolio, including the Lynx KF41 armored reconnaissance vehicle equipped with a Counter-UAS kit for drone detection and mitigation. The exhibition also features the Fuchs JAGM, a missile tank destroyer equipped with 24 vertically launched guided missiles (AGM-179 or AGM-114L). For tactical logistics and air assault operations, Rheinmetall introduces the Caracal 6x6, a modular flatbed vehicle developed with Mercedes-Benz and MAGNA I, alongside the HX81 Heavy Equipment Transport engineered in collaboration with Nooteboom.

Autonomous and Unmanned Systems
The deployment of unmanned architecture spans multiple domains. For ground engineering, the Komodo Unmanned Breaching System integrates technologies from DOK.ING and Pearson Engineering. Surface naval operations are supported by the Kraken K3 Scout Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), produced in collaboration with Kraken Technology. Additionally, the UGV Mission Master family, including the SP2 and CXT2 variants, demonstrates autonomous combat support and asset protection capabilities.

Artillery, Munitions, and Missile Architecture
The hardware lineup includes a Containerized Missile Launcher (CLM) designed for the FV-014 Loitering Munition System. For heavy artillery, the company is displaying the 155 mm L60 gun system, which is adaptable for both wheeled and tracked self-propelled howitzers. The munitions and strike portfolio further incorporates the MK35-E 35mm automatic cannon, the LongClaw lightweight drone-deployed glide bomb, and the Destinus RUTA Block 2 cruise missile, developed jointly with Destinus for deep-strike operations.

Additional Context: This section details technical specifications and competitive benchmarking not included in the original product announcement
In the heavy artillery sector, the introduction of a 155 mm L60 (60-caliber) gun system represents a structural evolution over the current NATO standard L52 (52-caliber) cannons utilized in platforms such as the PzH 2000 or the CAESAR. A 60-caliber barrel is physically longer, allowing the expanding propellant gases to act on the projectile for a greater duration. This increases the muzzle velocity and extends the maximum effective range of standard and precision-guided artillery shells, allowing military forces to strike targets beyond the typical 40 to 50-kilometer limit of existing L52 systems without relying entirely on costly rocket-assisted projectiles (RAP).

Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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