American Rheinmetall wins US Army contract for autonomous resupply UGVs under Project Sustainment

Published Jul 31, 09:54 AM UTC

American Rheinmetall has secured an 18-month development and deployment contract from the US Army as part of '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 contract includes options for follow-up orders. American Rheinmetall formed a consortium with technology partners: Harbinger (commercial vehicle technology), Forterra (autonomous capabilities), and Primordial Labs (natural language interface 'Anura' for intuitive voice control). Development and testing will occur at various US locations. The project aims to modernize Army logistics, increase readiness, and reduce cognitive load on soldiers through advanced AI autonomy and human-machine interfaces.

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