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The Razorback unmanned ground vehicle, integrated with Forterra’s AutoDrive software and a 9 Mothers Edda anti‑drone system, was showcased at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting as a prototype for contested‑logistics missions. The 4‑meter‑long platform can haul up to 1,814 kg of supplies, travel roughly 800 km on a charge and provide 38 kW of power to other equipment, making it a multi‑role logistics and power‑generation asset.
Key developments:
- Autonomous drive capability eliminates the need for a human driver in high‑risk resupply routes.
- Integrated Edda turret detects, tracks and engages small hostile drones up to 100 m away, addressing the growing UAV threat to supply convoys.
- The system has already undergone a live‑fire test with the U.S. Army’s Forterra‑equipped Ford F‑250, demonstrating operational viability.
Why it matters:
- Enhances battlefield logistics by allowing supplies to be moved through contested zones without exposing personnel.
- Provides organic counter‑UAV protection for ground forces, reducing reliance on separate air‑defense assets.
- Shows a shift toward modular, autonomous platforms that can be quickly re‑tasked for power generation or communications support.
What to watch next:
- Potential procurement decisions by the U.S. Army’s Infantry Last Tactical Mile program, which selected Forterra as a partner.
- Additional field trials at forward operating bases to validate endurance and payload integration.
- Further integration of sensor suites or weapons beyond the Edda turret, expanding the Razorback’s mission set. [[1]]