Combat engineering heavyweights join forces to launch world-first uncrewed mine-breaching system at Eurosatory 2026
Eurosatory 2026 serves as the global stage for a landmark pan-European collaboration as Rheinmetall Landsysteme, DOK-ING and Pearson Engineering unveil the world's first uncrewed mine-breaching system built on a latest-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).
With the core objectives of reducing risk-to-life, decreasing manpower, opening up more lanes and supporting logistics demand in minefield breaching operations, the revolutionary system has been developed and tested, in less than six months from initial discussions. Now proven as a viable concept, it is ready for assessment by end users, and the trio of organisations are actively bidding to procurement programmes around the world.
Built on the KOMODO MV-8 next-generation, DOK-ING’s heavy-duty modular UGV, it is integrated with Pearson Engineering’s RCV-Pioneer minefield breaching modular mission payload (MMP) incorporating its full width mine plough (FWMP) and lane marking system (LMS) technology.
Two variants of the uncrewed mine-breaching system are in test, light and heavy. The RCV Pioneer Minefield Breaching MMP (Light) is on display at Eurosatory.
In addition to the mine plough, there’s the option to mount Rheinmetall Landsysteme’s mine clearing line charge, Plofadder, onto the system. Future integrations to enable semi-autonomous and autonomous mission execution for of the all-terrain and all-weather platform will see the integration of Rheinmetall Landsysteme’s autonomy solution, the PATH A-Kit.
This rapid progress from concept to working platform was enabled by a high-performing collaboration that combines the unrivalled knowledge of three major land domain and combat engineering innovators. The partnership leveraged Pearson Engineering’s proven experience in minefield breaching, DOK-ING’s expertise in platform design, all while utilising Rheinmetall Landsysteme’s add-on systems and unrivalled test facilities. Together the teams have successfully delivered a solution that is lighter, more deployable and more survivable than traditional manned Armoured Engineering Vehicles (AEVs).
Ian Bell, CEO of Pearson Engineering, said: “This is a landmark achievement as we have collectively proven a new standard for autonomous combat engineering. Our close-knit, high-performing collaboration will deliver vital benefits to end-users – reducing risk-to-life, decreasing manpower requirements, and streamlining logistics in complex minefield breaching operations.”
Gordan Pešić, CEO of DOK-ING, said: “What this trilateral partnership has achieved in less than six months is a testament to the unique strengths that each partner brings to the table. By combining complementary expertise and a shared commitment, we have moved from concept to capability at a fast pace. For DOK-ING, this project was about much more than providing the MV-8 KOMODO platform. DOK-ING brought decades of experience in unmanned systems and a clear commitment to this collaboration, led by our core principle: don’t send a man to do a machine’s job. In less than a year, DOK-ING has unveiled four payload integrations based on the KOMODO platform, with this latest uncrewed mine-breaching solution further proving the platform’s versatility and adaptability to the evolving needs of modern armed forces. We look forward to bringing this capability to end-users, where it can make a decisive difference.”
The uncrewed mine-breaching system is a robust, remotely operated engineering platform that sets new standards in mobility, modularity, and digital integration. Eurosatory delegates can visit the uncrewed mine-breaching system at the Rheinmetall AG Pavillion ExtPegb – F115 and F116.
