M-MET autonomous platform for the US Army. Credit: AM General.

AM General, a tactical vehicle manufacturer, has entered into a partnership with Carnegie Robotics and Textron Systems to develop modular uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) for the US Army.

The UGV will be developed under the Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-MET) programme to meet the US Army’s modernisation priorities.

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The programme aims to autonomously transport multi-class supplies and operational energy between Brigade Support Areas (BSA) and forward units.

According to AM General, the envisioned platform will feature a modular design capable of undertaking various missions, from carrying critical supplies to generating and distributing operational energy.

It will support the Army Transformation in Contact (TiC) and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).

The collaborative effort is expected to yield a highly capable unmanned platform built to enhance Army mobility, sustainment, and energy resilience.

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The vehicle design includes a rugged all-terrain chassis with advanced suspension, coupled with a hybrid-electric powerpack capable of delivering over 30kW of exportable power.

Featuring drive-by-wire controls, an integrated autonomy suite, and a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant network, the vehicle ensures adaptability for rapid integration of various mission payloads.

Leveraging the battle-tested HUMVEE platform with an upgraded powertrain and suspension system, it promises unparalleled off-road performance and scalability for mass production.

Carnegie Robotics is tasked with developing the autonomy software stack, sensor fusion technologies, computer architecture, non-weapons payload integration, as well as providing software sustainment.

Meanwhile, Textron Systems will integrate the drive-by-wire system and diagnostics while handling weapons payload integration.

The M-MET request for proposal is anticipated to be released in 2026.

AM General business development EVP John Chadbourne said: “This collaboration combines the industrial strength of AM General, the autonomy expertise of Carnegie Robotics, and Textron Systems’ proven experience in vehicle control and payload integration to deliver a disruptive capability to the US Army.

“This new collaboration is a testament to the defence industrial base’s commitment to support the Army’s evolving needs.”

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