2 days agoArmy Plans Up to Six Autonomous Resupply Prototype Agreements
Following autonomous logistics testing in Honolulu, the Army plans up to six prototype agreements worth as much as $2 million each. Companies will have roughly 45 days to refine their systems before operational assessments inform potential purchases from one to three vendors and evaluate applicability across theaters.
12 days agoDoD Commits More Than $115 Million to Fiscal 2026 Ground Robotics
The Department of Defense committed more than $115 million to unmanned ground vehicle projects in fiscal 2026, with reported efforts spanning Marine Corps missile-launching and logistics platforms, Army activity, and autonomous breaching. The investments point to opportunities for contractors while underscoring an acquisition tradeoff between low-cost, attritable systems and more capable autonomous platforms.
21 days agoDARPA Demonstrates Teaming Autonomous Ground Vehicles at Fort Knox
DARPA demonstrated four RACER-enabled unmanned ground vehicles operating together at Fort Knox, using satellite imagery to reach a simulated engagement while retaining human approval for engagement decisions. Planned payload integration and soldier feedback in December may inform future requirements, but the demonstration announces no solicitation, award value, or contract number.