Rheinmetall and the American startup Harbinger have announced a partnership to develop robotic military trucks for the United States Army.
The project focuses on unmanned ground vehicles capable of operating in logistics, reconnaissance and support missions in combat zones, reducing soldiers’ exposure in high-risk areas. The initiative combines American Rheinmetall’s military expertise in combat systems integration with Harbinger’s hybrid-electric chassis, designed from the ground up for autonomous operations. The platform uses drive-by-wire technology, which replaces mechanical controls with electronic systems, allowing the vehicle to be controlled remotely or operate without a driver.
Another highlight of the project is the hybrid system with batteries and a gasoline-powered range extender. In addition to increasing operational autonomy in areas without charging infrastructure, the vehicle can also operate in silent mode, reducing its thermal and acoustic signature against enemy sensors and surveillance drones.
According to the companies, the focus is to create vehicles affordable enough to be produced on a large scale and rugged enough to withstand combat conditions. The first joint demonstrations of the platform for the U.S. Army are expected to take place during the summer of 2026.
#American #Rheinmetall, and #Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field a family of #robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles (#UGVs) in support of U.S. Department of War (#DoW) modernization priorities.https://t.co/E53OC3oMaZ pic.twitter.com/GEwP1gPiDm
— Rheinmetall (@RheinmetallAG) May 27, 2026
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: Harbinger | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
