AM General has teamed up with Carnegie Robotics and Textron Systems to develop a new ground platform for the US Army’s Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-MET) program.
The collaboration aims to deliver a next-gen unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) focused on autonomous logistics, mobility, and operational energy resilience.
It seeks to close logistics gaps by autonomously delivering supplies and operational power between Brigade Support Areas and forward units.
UGV Architecture
The platform features a modular, multi-mission design capable of transporting critical supplies, generating and distributing energy, and integrating mission payloads to support Transformation in Contact and Multi-Domain Operations.
Built on the battle-proven HUMVEE chassis, the vehicle incorporates a hybrid-electric powerpack producing over 30 kilowatts of exportable power.
It also includes drive-by-wire controls, an integrated autonomy suite, and a modular open systems architecture network for rapid payload integration.
AM General said the rugged, all-terrain chassis and advanced suspension are engineered to maximize mobility, interoperability, and scalability for future army missions.
Specific Roles
Under the agreement, AM General will lead overall platform integration and production.
Carnegie Robotics will provide the autonomy software stack, sensor fusion, computer architecture, non-weapons payload integration, and software sustainment.
Textron Systems will handle the drive-by-wire system, diagnostics, and weapons payload, leveraging its proven robotic core technology to deliver an affordable and scalable solution.
Together, the three defense partners aim to provide the army with a modular, reliable, and rapidly deployable UGV.
The M-MET request for proposal is expected in 2026.
