Renault, Thales unveil military vehicle partnership
The partnership aims to speed up production and support Europe’s rising defense demand, with Renault saying it could answer orders from early 2027.
- On Tuesday, France's Renault Group announced a partnership with defence technology firm Thales to produce Toutatis remotely operated loitering munitions at the Eurosatory defence fair outside Paris.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine and shifting foreign policy under President Donald Trump have driven European nations to boost defence spending, prompting France's armed forces ministry to ask Renault to strengthen the defence sector.
- Renault will scale monthly output from around 100 to 1,000 units by switching to plastic injection molding at its Le Mans plant, achieving a 40% reduction in parts, said CEO Francois Provost.
- A first demonstrator is expected by year-end, with mass production starting next year targeting overseas markets; France has no firm purchase plans currently.
- Thales CEO Patrice Caine said the munition is "super competitive" and addresses operational needs in theatres like the East, as Renault diversifies through programmes including its Chorus long-range drone initiative.
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Renault teams up with Thales to boost France’s drone production
France’s Renault Group will produce military drones with defense technology firm Thales, the companies said on Tuesday, marking a further push by the automaker into defense manufacturing.Renault will build Thales’ Toutatis remotely operated loitering munitions at one of its factories, with production of 1,000 units a month starting as early as next year, and targeting mainly overseas markets.The agreement, announced at the Eurosatory defense fai…
On Tuesday, the car manufacturer announced an agreement with Thales to start production in France, starting in 2027, of a teleoperative munition. This is Renault's third defence partnership.
The French automaker Renault and the French defence group Thales announced on Tuesday a partnership for the development and serial production of the Kamikaze drone Tutatis, with a target of 1,000 units per month in 2027, broadcasts AFP.
The partnership reflects France's, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), pursuit of strengthening its arms capabilities.
Renault unveiled photos of its new development. Renault unveiled the 4 Troop concept vehicle at the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris. The project, developed jointly with Thales, is designed for drone operators, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing the Thales press service. It is noted that the vehicle is based on a production Renault crossover, which has been upgraded to serve as a mobile command post. The vehicle is capable of controlling drones…
Renault and Thales unveiled the 4 Troop at the Eurosatory show. Designed at the request of the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA), this prototype aims to strengthen the performance of the... Read more 4 Troop: Renault and Thales unveil a military vehicle capable of piloting drones first appeared on Current Values.
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