Seattle-based Overland AI, specializing in advanced off-road autonomy solutions, has unveiled a fully autonomous tactical ground vehicle: the Ultra.
With a top speed of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour and a 1,000-pound (453-kilogram) payload capacity, the Ultra can take on a variety of missions across multiple terrains and conditions, including GPS-denied and other extreme environments.
The modular and attritable platform can be deployed for reconnaissance, direct support of maneuver forces, counter-drone protection, contested logistics, and humanitarian aid supply.
Additionally, the military vehicle is integrated with local mesh networks, 5G, and satellite uplinks for “resilient, networked communications that extend reach and reduce risk,” according to COO and co-founder Greg Okopal.
“ULTRA gives commanders an immediately deployable solution for reconnaissance, counter-UAS, and logistics operations.”
This unveiling follows after the US Army and Defense Innovation Unit awarded Overland AI an $18.6-million contract in 2024 for the Robotic Combat Vehicle Program, a Pentagon initiative to complement warfighters with unmanned systems acting as escorts or scouts.
Features
Ultra is integrated with the company’s OverDrive software stack, SPARK hardware infrastructure, and modular payloads, including uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS systems.
The 155-inch (393-centimeter)-long vehicle measures 72 inches (182 centimeters) wide and 60 inches (152 centimeters) tall, with a gross weight of 3,500 pounds (1,587 kilograms) — making it a light and compact vehicle suitable for rapid and flexible operations in challenging environments.
It has a cruising range of up to 100 miles (160 kilometers), enabling extended missions or operations without frequent stops.
Equipped with 14.5-inch (36-centimeter) ground clearance and a 114-horsepower engine, the “ULTRA can navigate environments ranging from dense forests to volcanic ridges,” said company CEO and co-founder Byron Boots.
“This empowers the warfighter to win in crucial contested theaters like the Indo-Pacific while keeping them out of harm’s way.”
