Humvee manufacturer highlights a new generation of light tactical vehicles focused on mobility, connectivity, and drone integration
AM General, known for producing the legendary Humvee, unveiled a new pickup designed for special operations during the Annual Meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), held from October 13 to 15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
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Among the highlights, the company showcased the redesigned Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer System, the new JLTV A2 with an enhanced trailer, and the MIMIC-V — a multifunctional pickup truck developed for reconnaissance and drone strike missions.
MIMIC-V: a mobile drone operations center
According to AM General, the MIMIC-V (Mission Integrated Maneuverable Interoperable Conformable Vehicle) is a special operations platform configured as a mobile drone command center, integrating UAS systems and heavy weapons to provide troops with rapid surveillance and attack capabilities.
At AUSA, the vehicle was presented with two complementary drone packages:
- Integration with XTEND Defense autonomous systems, allowing operators to launch, monitor, and recover drones without leaving the vehicle.
- Integration with SPEAR UAV’s Viper 300 system, designed for precision strikes and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) targets.
The company’s goal is to create a mobile combat node that combines reconnaissance, target designation, and offensive capabilities in a single vehicle, reducing battlefield response time.
TriEye technology enhances visibility in adverse environments
The pickup also received a major sensor upgrade with the integration of TriEye’s CMOS-based SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) technology, which maintains image quality under challenging conditions such as dust, smoke, fog, and low light.
According to AM General, “TriEye integration provides unprecedented situational awareness, potentially giving troops a critical edge across the full spectrum of military operations.”
Agility and lethality in focus
With the MIMIC-V and other new systems presented, AM General reaffirms its commitment to providing “flexible and agile solutions for special operations and light infantry units operating in complex environments.”
The company’s exhibit at AUSA 2025 demonstrates the evolution of light tactical mobility platforms, integrating digital command, modular weapon systems, and intelligent sensors for the modern battlefield.
Source and images: Defence Blog | X @AMGeneral_LLC. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
