German-Designed and Mission-Ready: AV's TOM 50 RE Backpackable UGV Makes Its Debut at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
Telerob, the German subsidiary of U.S. defense technology group AV (Autonomous Vehicles), has officially unveiled the TOM 50 RE unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The backpackable, man-portable system is designed for infantry, EOD teams, and special operations forces, offering rapid reconnaissance, explosive ordnance disposal, autonomous mapping, and extended situational awareness — all aimed at keeping personnel out of harm's way.
Highlights
- Telerob, the German subsidiary of U.S. defense group AV, officially unveiled the TOM 50 RE UGV at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
- The TOM 50 RE is a backpackable unmanned ground vehicle designed for infantry, EOD teams, and special operations forces.
- Core capabilities include rapid reconnaissance, remote EOD task execution, autonomous mapping, and extended situational awareness.
- AV's stated design philosophy for the TOM 50 RE is to keep warfighters out of dangerous environments by replacing personnel with unmanned systems in high-risk scenarios.
- The Eurosatory 2026 debut reflects AV's strategic intent to expand into European and global defense markets.
Telerob, the German subsidiary of U.S. defense technology group AV (Autonomous Vehicles), has officially unveiled its latest unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) — the TOM 50 RE — at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris.
Lightweight Design Built for Front-Line Operations
The TOM 50 RE features a backpackable, man-portable form factor that enables rapid deployment across complex operational environments. The system has been purpose-built for three primary user groups:
- Dismounted Infantry Forces: Enhancing small-unit reconnaissance capability in unfamiliar terrain
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams: Enabling remote identification and neutralization of explosive threats
- Special Operations Forces: Improving intelligence-gathering efficiency in mission-specific scenarios
Key Capabilities
The TOM 50 RE integrates a range of critical features designed to give operators a comprehensive battlefield picture while maintaining a safe standoff distance:
- Rapid Reconnaissance: Swift entry into hazardous areas to collect imagery and intelligence
- Explosive Threat Disposal: Remote-controlled execution of EOD tasks
- Autonomous Mapping: Automatic generation of environmental maps to accelerate mission planning
- Extended Situational Awareness: Sustained communications connectivity that broadens the commander's operational picture
"Keep Personnel Out of Harm's Way"
AV emphasizes that the core design philosophy behind the TOM 50 RE is to keep warfighters out of dangerous environments — replacing personnel with an unmanned system for high-risk tasks and significantly reducing the risk of casualties.
The official debut at Eurosatory 2026 — Europe's most prominent defense and security exhibition — signals AV's ambition to expand its footprint across European and global defense markets.
For detailed specifications and application scenarios, visit the AV official website.
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