American Rheinmetall wins US Army contract for autonomous sustainment project

Published Jul 31, 09:54 AM UTC

American Rheinmetall has secured an 18-month development and deployment contract under the US Army's 'Project Sustainment,' managed through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). As prime contractor, the company will deliver next-generation hybrid-powered unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for autonomous tactical resupply missions at the company level, reducing soldier risk in contested areas. The project integrates AI autonomy, hybrid drives, and advanced human-machine interfaces, including intuitive voice control. American Rheinmetall formed a consortium with technology partners Harbinger (commercial vehicle tech), Forterra (autonomous capabilities), and Primordial Labs (natural language interface 'Anura'). The contract includes options for follow-up orders as part of the US Army's fleet modernization. Jim Schirmer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, stated the project supports Army modernization priorities by providing autonomous cargo handling to increase readiness and reduce soldier burden.

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