American Rheinmetall Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Project Sustainment to Advance Autonomous Logistics Capabilities

Under Project Sustainment, American Rheinmetall will provide hybrid‑powered, autonomous UGVs designed to support company‑sized element sustainment missions. These vehicles will autonomously transport supplies to and from the forward line of troops, reducing risk to Soldiers and increasing operational efficiency in contested environments.

The program emphasizes advancements in autonomy, commerciality, and hybrid power integration, and incorporates innovative features such as voice control to enhance Soldier‑system interaction. Work will be conducted across U.S. facilities and test ranges.

American Rheinmetall is executing this effort in collaboration with key partners, including Harbinger, Forterra, and Primordial Labs. The partnership with Harbinger brings significant commercial technology and vehicle expertise to the program, enabling rapid development and scalable production pathways. Forterra provides the autonomous capabilities that enable distributed, mission-aware, and resilient military operations in contested environments. These capabilities strengthen the solution’s ability to operate with minimal human intervention while further reducing risk to Soldiers. Primordial Labs’ next-generation human-machine interface, Anura, transforms robotic systems into battlefield teammates. By distilling commander’s intent through intuitive, natural language commands, Anura scales the Soldier-to-robot ratio, reduces cognitive burden, accelerates training timelines, and enables heads-up, hands-free operation. 

“This award expands American Rheinmetall’s growing portfolio of uncrewed ground systems within the U.S. market and reinforces our position as a leader in ground robotics and autonomous technologies,” said Jim Schirmer, VP of Sales & Marketing, American Rheinmetall. “Project Sustainment directly supports the Army’s modernization priorities by delivering autonomous load‑handling and transport capabilities that increase readiness and reduce the burden on Soldiers.”

The contract includes the potential for follow‑on orders as the Army continues to evolve and modernize its autonomous logistics fleet.

American Rheinmetall remains committed to delivering advanced, mission‑focused solutions that enhance the effectiveness, safety, and operational reach of the U.S. military.

About Rheinmetall in the U.S.

The Rheinmetall family of U.S. companies includes American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills, MI (HQ), Biddeford, ME, Lansing, MI, Lapeer, MI, Plymouth, MI, and St. Marys, OH, Vienna, VA, and American Rheinmetall Munitions in Camden, AR, Texarkana, TX (Expal USA), Vienna, VA (HQ), and Windham, ME.

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