TAG Dynamics unveils Sicarius UGV at Eurosatory 2024
TAG Dynamics is showcasing a model of a Command & Control (C2) container unit used to manage its Sicarius UGV on its Eurosatory stand. (Photo: Giovanni Rasio)
The Sicarius UGV features light-assault capabilities and can carry a payload of up to 600kg.
TAG Dynamics has unveiled its Sicarius UGV for the first time at Eurosatory 2024. Sicarius, an 8x8 high-mobility platform, was conceived to operate in various terrains and environments.
Although primarily designed as an advanced exploratory vehicle with light-assault capabilities, a spokesperson from TAG Dynamics told Shephard that the UGV could be customised according to different mission profiles, including last-mile resupply and MEDEVAC.
As highlighted in Shephard’s recent Defence Insight Market Report, the UGV market is evolving rapidly, with a growing pool of countries now trialling uncrewed platforms. Based on trends in experimentation across NATO, the current focus on development appears to be on last-mile resupply, while there has been a widespread reluctance to adopt Remote Weapon Station (RWS)-mounted UGVs.
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The vehicle has a length of 2.9m, a width of 1.5m and a height of 1.4m. It has a gross weight of 800kg and can carry a payload of up to 600kg.
Equipped with eight chain-driven low-pressure tyres, each fitted with electronic regeneration brakes, the Sicarius is powered by a diesel-electric powertrain consisting of a single diesel engine and two electric motors.
The engine configuration produces an output of 40kW, which allows the vehicle to achieve a top speed of 32km/h. According to the manufacturer, the UGV has an endurance of five hours with a further hour of battery as a backup.
The platform is fitted with 360-degree day and night cameras and a DTC radio communication system that provide the operator with real-time images.
Sicarius can only be remotely operated as no autonomous driving option is currently available. At its booth, TAG Dynamics showcased a model of a Command & Control (C2) container unit used to manage the unmanned vehicle. Mounted on a Mercedes truck, the C2 module can house up to eight operators.
The Sicarius showcased at Eurosatory was armed with a RWS housed inside an enclosed bay located on the upper side of the UGV, however, no further specifics of the RWS were shared when asked by Shephard.
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