Harbinger Rheinmetall to Build Autonomous Truck — SkimNews
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- Harbinger partners with American Rheinmetall to develop an uncrewed military ground vehicle based on Harbinger’s medium‑duty hybrid/electric chassis.
- Harbinger debuted its medium‑duty EREV chassis last summer, offering over 500 miles of combined range.
- Rheinmetall will supply vehicle integration, mission systems, and modular autonomous architecture, while Harbinger provides the high‑performance, fully drive‑by‑wire chassis.
- Joint demonstrations of the autonomous vehicle are planned for this summer, with prototyping opportunities through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and traditional DoD programs.
Why it matters: The U.S. military gains affordable, mass‑producible autonomous trucks that can keep soldiers out of harm’s way, while manufacturers can sell more units at lower cost, potentially reshaping logistics and procurement.
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