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US Army Contracts Stratom to Develop TALUS for Autonomous Logistics in High-Risk Areas

The US Army has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Stratom to develop the Tactical Autonomous Logistics Utility System (TALUS), an autonomous logistics platform aimed at resupplying troops in dispersed and high-risk environments. This modular system is designed to enhance military operations where traditional supply chains may falter, ensuring that critical supplies and operational energy reach distributed forces. Stratom's president and CEO, Mark Gordon, emphasized that TALUS is a response to the Army's Project Sustainment requirements, integrating various technologies into a cohesive logistics solution. As military operations evolve to increasingly contested battlefields, TALUS aims to reduce soldier exposure during supply missions while improving the resilience of military sustainment networks. The TALUS team includes several defense tech companies, each contributing unique capabilities in autonomy, vehicle platforms, and systems engineering. The system is expected to autonomously transport supplies and support various mission payloads, providing the Army with a robust logistics capability that adapts to complex operational environments. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.

InterestingEngineering.com By Bojan Stojkovski Aug 15, 2026 Military

Near Earth Autonomy Wins MARV-EL Contract for Marine Corps Logistics Drone

The Naval Air Systems Command has selected Near Earth Autonomy, a Pittsburgh-based autonomy specialist, to collaborate with Bell Textron, Moog, and XP Services on the development of an uncrewed Bell 505 aircraft. This partnership is part of the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program, which aims to create a prototype autonomous logistics aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps. The contract, awarded recently, is intended to enhance the Marine Corps' logistical capabilities by providing a reliable and efficient aerial resupply solution.