HDT Global
"Built for Brutal"
US defense manufacturer (founded 1937) producing UGVs, robotic arms, shelter systems, CBRN protection, and expeditionary power for military and government.
HDT Global, now operating as BLADE/HDT Global, is a Solon, Ohio-based manufacturer of highly-engineered solutions for extreme environments, serving US and allied military, government, and select commercial customers since 1937. The company produces unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and robotic manipulator arms through its HDT Robotics division, including the Hunter WOLF UGV deployed for military training with the 10th Mountain Division in 2026. Beyond robotics, HDT Global manufactures military shelter systems (AirBeam, Base-X, DRASH), CBRN filtration and collective protection equipment, environmental control units, expeditionary power systems, tactical water purification, and command-and-control systems.
The company employs 500-1,000 staff across approximately 24 facilities in the USA and Europe, including a European subsidiary registered in England. HDT Global holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates under GSA Schedule contracting vehicles.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Hunter WOLF UGV
HDT's Hunter WOLF is a military unmanned ground vehicle designed for reconnaissance, logistics support, and training operations in extreme terrain.
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https://www.hdtglobal.comPHONE
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United States
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Founded
1937
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North America
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