AM General, Carnegie Robotics, and Textron Systems have announced a joint effort to develop a modular unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for the U.S. Army, designed to enhance logistics, mobility, and energy support on the battlefield.
The vehicle will be developed under the Army’s Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-MET) program, which seeks to close logistics gaps by autonomously delivering supplies and operational energy to forward units. The platform is expected to provide over 30 kW of exportable power while transporting critical supplies, and will be based on the HUMVEE chassis with a modernized powertrain and suspension.
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The collaboration combines AM General’s experience in light tactical vehicles, Carnegie Robotics’ expertise in autonomous systems, and Textron Systems’ capabilities in vehicle control and payload integration. “This combined effort is a testament to the defense industry’s commitment to supporting the Army’s evolving operational needs by delivering a disruptive new capability,” the partners said.
The vehicle will feature a hybrid-electric powerpack, drive-by-wire controls, an integrated autonomy suite, and a MOSA-compliant network to enable modular payload integration. Carnegie Robotics will handle autonomy software, sensor fusion, and non-weapons payloads, while Textron Systems will focus on drive-by-wire systems, diagnostics, and weapons payload integration.
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The U.S. Army is expected to release a request for proposal for the M-MET program in 2026. The platform is intended to support key initiatives including Transformation in Contact (TiC) and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), while offering off-road performance, production scalability, and flexibility for future mission requirements.