BAE Systems and Forterra have launched a rapid‑prototype effort to produce a self‑driving version of the U.S. Army’s Armored Multi‑Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), aiming to demonstrate a mission‑ready, cost‑effective autonomous AMPV to the Army in 2026 and accelerate fielding of unmanned ground systems.
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Rapid prototypes aim to deliver a demonstrable, mission‑ready autonomous AMPV to the Army in 2026, advancing the timeline for fielding unmanned ground combat capabilities.
The effort builds on BAE’s recent autonomy work — including trials that used Link 16 to command collaborative platforms — and sits alongside the prime’s broader push to bring autonomous platforms to market by 2026, underscoring integration and C2 challenges operators will need to resolve.
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