autonomy

Forterra, Polaris tout new autonomous vehicle for CASEVAC, logistics

The MESA vehicle is designed for both logistics and casualty evacuation operations up to the "last tactical mile."

Turkish, Italian defense firms team up to produce unmanned surface vessels for Italy

Havelsan, VN maritime and Piloda Defence "are targeting the signing of the first purchase order in the first half of 2026."

General Dynamics-led team unveils self-driving truck with microwave counter-drone tech 

The Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle consists of a commercial Ford F600 model truck tricked out with Kodiak’s autonomous driving software and Eprius’ high-power microwave (HPM) c-UAS platform.

Army receives first autonomous-ready, optionally piloted Black Hawk 

The H-60Mx Black Hawk has been in the works for over a decade and derived from DARPA's ALIAS program.

Kodiak AI lands Marine Corps deal to add driverless tech to ROGUE Fires platform

Last year Forterra was also awarded a contract to integrate its autonomy stack, dubbed AutoDrive, into the JLTVs for the ROGUE Fires program.

SNC, Applied Intuition team up for air defense

The partnership will chiefly focus on missile defense and counter-drone operations, using Applied Intuition’s software for vehicle autonomy among other features, paired with SNC defense systems.

BAE Systems, Forterra join forces for autonomous AMPV prototype

The two companies plan to have a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle outfitted with autonomous capabilities by next year.

Army’s autonomy ‘characteristics of need’ guidance ‘basically complete,’ official says

“The whole idea is [to] simplify the way you describe your problem to industry to allow them to innovate alongside of you,” said David Meyer, director of futures integration for the Futures and Concepts Center within AFC.

Army moving out with cheaper Robotic Combat Vehicle competition, but with a new name

In a new request for information for Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicles, the service said it is eyeing platforms that carry a price tag below $650,000.

AI flight software maker Merlin set to go public

The transaction is set to complete in early 2026.

Eyeing international sales, General Atomics moves to build drone wingmen in Europe

The company plans to tap its German-based affiliate General Atomics Aerotec Systems GmbH to produce and customize drone wingmen for European customers.