The United States Army has received new Hunter Wolf unmanned ground vehicles during a ceremony held at Fort Polk, in the state of Louisiana, expanding the testing and operational use of robotic systems in military environments.
According to the website Defence Blog, the vehicles, produced by HDT Robotics, will be used by units of the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), a center responsible for advanced training and preparing troops for combat scenarios.
The Hunter Wolf is an unmanned ground vehicle developed for reconnaissance, logistics, surveillance, and troop support missions in the field. The platform can operate remotely or in a partially autonomous mode, reducing soldiers’ exposure in risk areas.
The released images show the system equipped with sensors, cameras, and communication stations designed for operations in complex environments. The vehicle can also transport supplies, ammunition, and equipment for forward-deployed troops.
According to U.S. officials, the goal is to accelerate the integration of robotic platforms into the modern battlefield. “We are focused on giving soldiers a capability that helps them do their job while reducing their exposure to risk,” said Tom Van Doren, President of the Robotics Sector at HDT.
The U.S. Army has been increasing investments in unmanned ground vehicles in recent years, especially after the experiences observed in the war in Ukraine and the growing use of drones in modern military operations.
The expectation is that platforms such as the Hunter Wolf will operate in advanced reconnaissance, evacuation, cargo transport, and infantry unit support missions in future high-intensity conflicts.
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