The T4 uses advanced controls, high-definition cameras and a haptic feedback system to improve precision in high-risk operations. Under the £32 million project, a total of 50 units will be supplied for Army and Royal Navy EOD teams in the UK, Cyprus and Gibraltar.
Steve Hayward, SVULS Team Leader at DE&S, said: “The team has delivered equipment into the hands of the users at pace, conducting trials and testing to achieve delivery milestones ahead of schedule. Providing this capability in support of the UK Defence’s Military Aid to the Civilian Authorities (MACA) obligations demonstrates the commitment within DE&S to deliver the right equipment where it matters, keeping our operators and the people of the UK protected from the threats of today and tomorrow.”
The new system will complement the in-service L3Harris T7 UGV, providing a smaller and more flexible option with significant training and logistics synergies. Colonel Tim Gould, Army DEODS Head of Programmes, said: “The L3 HARRIS T4 will now join its T7 stablemate in supporting our EOD operators on their vital work to safeguard the UK public from explosive hazards. The T4 will close a capability gap in the UK MACA EOD response by enabling greater UGV access in confined spaces.”
L3Harris employs more than 1,400 people across 12 UK sites and has invested in a UK-based team to provide through-life support for the programme. Ian Menzies, General Manager of the ICI Division at L3Harris, said: “At L3Harris, we are committed to delivering mission-ready technology that keeps people safe and operationally effective. These deliveries demonstrate our ability to rapidly deliver capabilities on time and to specification. The T4 gives operators the ability to neutralise explosive threats from a safe distance, reducing risk to life and strengthening the UK’s operational resilience.”
