The U.S. Army, in collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit, has selected three companies – Neya Systems, Robotic Research Autonomous Industries, and Carnegie Robotics – to develop heavy-duty autonomous vehicles for field resupply operations. These companies will work on the Ground Expeditionary Autonomous Retrofit System (GEARS) project to enhance existing logistics and freight trucks, such as the Oshkosh-made Palletized Load System, with autonomous capabilities. The aim is to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce the risk to troops by making resupply missions autonomous, and address vulnerabilities in contested logistics scenarios where enemy forces target supply convoys. The project will initially involve the delivery of four autonomous prototypes for evaluation in fiscal year 2024, with the potential for further expansion to 41 prototypes based on soldier feedback and performance.

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