Science & Tech · AI · 6 hrs ago
Army selects autonomous electric vehicle for infantry support research
The US Army has selected the Hunter WOLF as one of six projects in its Infantry Last Tactical Mile initiative.
The initiative is researching ways to improve support for soldiers on the battlefield.
Built by BLADE, the six-wheel vehicle drives itself and is designed to carry supplies and equipment over difficult terrain.
It is also intended to help evacuate injured people.
Its electric motors can run on batteries for more than 12 kilometres before a diesel generator recharges them while the vehicle is moving.
With the generator, its stated range is more than 200 miles.
The Army initiative is a research effort, and the information provided does not say what happens next for the Hunter WOLF.
The US Army selected the Hunter WOLF autonomous electric vehicle as one of six private-sector projects for its Infantry Last Tactical Mile initiative.
The initiative is a research effort to modernize infantry support on the battlefield.
The vehicle is designed to carry equipment, supplies and other cargo over difficult terrain and support casualty evacuation.
Its electric motors provide more than 12 km of silent off-road operation before a diesel generator recharges its batteries.
The generator extends the vehicle’s range to more than 200 miles, according to Electrek.
- Who
- The US Army selected the Hunter WOLF, developed by BLADE, as one of six projects.
- What
- The autonomous electric vehicle was chosen for Infantry Last Tactical Mile research.
- When
- The selection date is not stated. Electrek published its article on 2026-10-12.
- Where
- The initiative concerns battlefield infantry support; a specific location is not stated.
- Why
- The Army initiative aims to modernize infantry support, including logistical support and casualty evacuation across difficult terrain.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Hunter WOLF is engineered, manufactured, field-proven and ready to support warfighters in challenging contested environments.
It is battle-tested and field-proven to be the Army’s solution for the most dangerous and logistically complex segment of the battlefield.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Selected projects
- One of six private-sector projects chosen for the Army initiative
- Drive configuration
- 6×6 electric drive
- Electric output
- 97 kW (about 130 hp)
- Silent off-road operation
- More than 12 km
- Extended range
- More than 200 miles
Sources
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