MV-8 Komodo
Unmanned Breaching System Komodo MV-8
Modular. Unmanned. Keeping you covered.
The MV-8 Komodo is a robust uncrewed, remotely operated engineering platform that sets new standards in mobility, modularity, and digital integration. Its open architecture allows for the future integration of autonomous operation, evolving into a fully networked system that enhances mission efficiency, crew protection, and operational flexibility. Through the cooperation of DOK‑ING, Pearson Engineering, and Rheinmetall, the vehicle combines field‑proven mechanical design, advanced engineering payloads, and scalable autonomy technology – defining the next generation of combat engineering capabilities.
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Key characteristics
- Unmanned system
- Teleoperation
- Partial autonomy
- Silent Mode
- Diesel-electric hybrid drive
- Modular design
- Clearing mine passages using
- Mine clearing plough
- Mine clearing line charge (Rheinmetall Plofadder)
- Lane marking system
- Self-defence options via
- Weapons station
- Smoke grenade launcher
- Ballistic protection
Cooperation – Concentrated expertise is key
Rheinmetall‘s expertise in combat and combat support platforms, system integration, autonomous kits, and explosive mine-clearing devices.
DOK ING‘s proven expertise in uncrewed and remotely operated hybrid-driven mine clearance vehicles.
Pearson Engineering's market-leading technologies for Minefield Breaching, Obstacle Reduction and Route Proving & Clearance.
Spectrum of use
In modern warfare, dealing with obstacles is one of the most critical challenges to a force's freedom of movement. Whenever an advance through complex minefields comes to a standstill, friendly forces become vulnerable to enemy fire. At this juncture, a swift breakthrough is imperative to sustain the momentum of the attack. It is precisely during this phase that the mine clearance system becomes the enemy's primary target.
In light of this, modern engineer units are equipped with unmanned systems in this 'dead zone' to protect their valuable specialists and ensure the highest precision, even under heavy fire. Systems such as the rocket-propelled Plofadder enable breaches to be created within seconds.
To support this, the unmanned system uses the mine-clearing plough to clear a further passage if necessary, or to finish off the breach that has been created. The mine-clearing system reliably clears any remaining mines and unexploded ordnance to the side, thereby creating a safe passage through the minefield and clearly marking it for following forces.
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