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The first American autonomous ground vehicles are fighting in Ukraine

Forterra has deployed over 100 autonomous ground vehicles to Ukraine to assist with logistics and supply transport near the front lines. These robotic platforms reduce the need for human drivers to operate in high-risk zones, marking a notable shift in the use of uncrewed systems for combat support. This deployment represents the first instance of American-made autonomous ground technology being utilized in an active conflict, highlighting the increasing role of remote-controlled hardware in modern warfare.

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