Norway's Nammo Unveils Vehicle Attack Munition (VAM) Concept for Drones at Eurosatory 2026
Norwegian defence manufacturer Nammo has unveiled a new Vehicle Attack Munition (VAM) concept at Eurosatory 2026. The system integrates a 66 mm N7 HEAT warhead onto Croatia's Orca MRM2-10 UAV, weighing approximately 1.5 kg and capable of penetrating over 450 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA). The concept highlights the accelerating integration of lightweight drones with anti-armour munitions for precision strikes on armoured targets.
Highlights
- Nammo在Eurosatory 2026發表VAM概念，以克羅埃西亞Orca MRM2-10無人機搭載66毫米N7 HEAT彈頭，總重約1.5公斤。
- N7 HEAT成形裝藥彈頭在測試中可完全貫穿超過450毫米均質裝甲鋼板（RHA）。
- 演示影片顯示無人機彈藥精準命中多管火箭發射器（MRL）並引燃推進劑，產生顯著二次毀傷效果。
- 此系統體現輕型無人機平台與反裝甲彈頭整合的最新戰場趨勢，提升前線遠距精確打擊能力。
Norwegian defence manufacturer Nammo has officially unveiled a new Vehicle Attack Munition (VAM) concept at Eurosatory 2026, with the announcement first reported by defence media outlet Jane's.
System Architecture and Technical Specifications
The system uses the MRM2-10 UAV, developed by Croatian manufacturer Orca, as its delivery platform. It is equipped with a 66 mm N7 high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) shaped-charge warhead, with a total system weight of approximately 1.5 kg. According to Nammo representatives, the warhead achieved complete penetration of more than 450 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) under test conditions.
Precision Strikes Against Armoured Targets
Nammo Communications Director Thorstein Korsvold told Jane's that the system is specifically designed for precision engagement of armoured vehicles. In a demonstration video shown to media, an operator-guided drone munition was depicted striking a multiple rocket launcher (MRL), with the shaped charge hitting the rocket storage section and igniting the propellant — demonstrating significant secondary damage effects.
The Growing Trend of Lightweight Drones Integrated with Anti-Armour Munitions
The VAM concept reflects a clear battlefield trend: lightweight UAV platforms are increasingly being integrated with anti-armour warheads, enabling frontline forces to deliver precision munitions against armoured vehicles and high-value targets via drone. This approach significantly enhances operational flexibility and stand-off engagement capability.
Source: Jane's / Tamara Rozouvan
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