ZF Shows Defense Portfolio at Eurosatory 2026, Expands Tracked Driveline with eLSG 5000
ZF will exhibit its defense and special vehicle technologies at Eurosatory 2026, including the new eLSG 5000 electrified powershift steering transmission for tracked vehicles.
50+ years
What Happened
Under the motto 'Together on Mission', ZF is showcasing its technology and services portfolio at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, June 15-19 (Hall 6, Booth G379). With over 50 years of experience in defense and special vehicle applications, the group offers modular driveline, chassis, and braking systems, as well as digital solutions for fleet coordination.
“When it comes to defense or crisis response, vehicles must empower confident decisions through reliability, predictable performance and operational efficiency. ZF offers the solutions that support this kind of confidence.”
A highlight is the expansion of the tracked vehicle portfolio with the eLSG 5000 electrified powershift steering transmission, developed as part of the European Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) program. This builds on established systems like the LSG 1100 and LSG 3000.
- Chassis and braking systems: OptiDamp, Airtrac X, APL 90, IFS corner modules
- Braking portfolio: mBSP XBS, brake actuators with enhanced fording capability
- Digital solutions: ZF Defense Connect based on Rescue Connect platform
Why this matters
ZF's expansion into heavy defense drivelines and integrated chassis solutions positions it as a key supplier for European defense programs like the MGCS, reducing complexity for vehicle manufacturers.
Terms in This Story
- Eurosatory
- A major international defense and security exhibition held biennially in Paris.
- MGCS
- Main Ground Combat System, a European collaborative program to develop a next-generation main battle tank.
- powershift steering transmission
- A transmission that allows gear shifting under load, used in tracked vehicles to enable steering by varying power to each track.
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