Rheinmetall Ermine
Rheinmetall Nederland · NL
Optionally crewed light tactical vehicle family (quad, side-by-side buggy, UGV; 4x4 and 6x6) with a series diesel-electric hybrid drivetrain, developed by Dutch start-up REEQ and now built by Rheinmetall Defence Nederland. The 4x4 UGV baseline carries 500 kg with about 1,000 km range. First order: 20 manned/unmanned vehicles bought by the Dutch MoD in June 2025 for Ukrainian casualty evacuation, delivery 2026.
Sources: https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2025/06/2025-06-25-rheinmetall-delivers-hermelin-ugvs-to-ukraine ; https://edrmagazine.eu/ermine-a-new-mobility-for-airmobile-and-light-troops-from-rheinmetall
Specs
| Launch year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| MTOW | 875 kg |
| Payload | 500 kg |
| Speed | 90 km/h |
| Propulsion | Series hybrid: one 30 kW electric motor per axle (4x4), 16 kWh LFP battery at 80 V, diesel range extender (F34 fuel) with 70 L tank; regenerative braking; independent double-wishbone suspension front and rear. Also usable as a mobile power source (microgrid). |
| Price notes | Value of the June 2025 Dutch MoD contract for 20 vehicles was not disclosed. |
Suppliers
- DEMCON defense & security systems B.V. (NL): autonomy_kit
- Abiom Communication Systems (ACS) B.V. (NL): rf
Sources
NDAA Shop — NDAA- and TAA-verified parts for defense ground robots