Eurosatory 2026: IDV Unveils Viking UGV with C-UAS System and Missile Launcher Variants

Army Technology was recently given an exclusive look at IDV's (Integrated Defense & Security Solutions) Viking Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) ahead of its showcase at Eurosatory 2026, gaining insight into the platform's latest technical updates and the specifications of two newly announced variants.

Two New Viking Variants Debut

IDV is spotlighting two major new configurations of its Viking platform at Eurosatory 2026. The first is a counter-UAS (C-UAS) variant specifically designed to detect and neutralize small drone threats on the modern battlefield. The second is an armed configuration integrating a missile launcher, demonstrating the platform's potential for direct fire and force protection missions.

As IDV's flagship UGV product, the Viking platform has been continuously upgraded and expanded through a modular architecture that allows it to be rapidly reconfigured for evolving operational requirements. The introduction of a dedicated C-UAS variant reflects the urgent and growing demand within the defense market for ground-based systems capable of countering small unmanned aerial threats.

About Eurosatory

Eurosatory is one of the world's largest land and airland defense and security exhibitions, bringing together defense manufacturers and procurement agencies from across the globe. It serves as a critical platform for the industry to demonstrate cutting-edge defense technologies to an international audience. IDV's decision to unveil the Viking's latest developments at Eurosatory underscores the company's ambition to expand its footprint in the global defense market.

Further technical specifications and operational details for both new Viking UGV variants are expected to be released by IDV in the coming period.

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