The first American autonomous ground vehicles are fighting in Ukraine

Forterra, a US company, has deployed over 100 autonomous all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine's conflict zones over the past nine months, marking a significant use of autonomous ground vehicles in combat. These gas-powered vehicles can carry heavier loads than Ukraine's own battery-powered UGVs and have been adapted with features like satellite internet to better suit battlefield needs. The deployment is part of US defense efforts to support Ukraine against Russian forces and reflects evolving combat