The Pentagon Pays Overland AI $14.3 Million to Put Breaching Gear on Driverless Heavy Trucks
Six commercial trucks will carry mine-clearing, lane-marking and counter-drone payloads for combat engineers under a $14.3 million sole-source Overland AI contract due in October 2027.
Six commercial trucks will carry mine-clearing, lane-marking and counter-drone payloads for combat engineers under a sole-source contract due in October 2027.
The Pentagon awarded Overland AI a $14.3 million contract to integrate formation-based mission autonomy onto six commercial heavy-duty trucks, the Department of War's Aug. 18 contract announcement states. The trucks will support combat engineers with M58 Mine Clearing Line Charges, a commercial mine roller, a lane-marking system and a counter-unmanned aircraft system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Overland AI win?
A $14,305,444 firm-fixed-price contract to develop, integrate and test formation-based mission autonomy on six commercial heavy-duty trucks for combat engineer operations, per the Department of War's Aug. 18, 2026 contract announcement.
What payloads are on the trucks?
The M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge, a commercial-off-the-shelf mine roller, a lane-marking system and a counter-unmanned aircraft system, according to the announcement.
Was the contract competed?
No. The announcement says it was not competitively procured; it is a Small Business Innovation Research Phase II award under Army topic A244-003, Autonomous Breaching Capability, issued by Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst.
When is the work due?
October 2027, with work performed in Seattle, per the announcement.
What else has Overland AI won recently?
A Marine Corps production OTA for autonomous vehicles supporting MADIS (about $19.7 million, per GeekWire), a spot among four EABC autonomy-software prototype vendors and one of six ILTM vehicle slots, per Breaking Defense.
How is Overland AI funded?
GeekWire reports more than $140 million raised, including a $100 million Series A led by 8VC in February 2026.
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