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U.S. Army tests FireAnt UGVs for resupply in Hawaii

United States Army soldiers from the 25th Division Sustainment Brigade tested Swarmbotics AI’s FireAnt uncrewed ground vehicles in a long-distance movement trial on Oahu on 8 November 2026. The trial took place at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows during an Accelerated Capability Event run by the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate with United States Army Pacific. FireAnt is a small ground vehicle designed to operate in groups under one operator. The broader event evaluated commercial systems for resupply and casualty evacuation, including their performance when satellite navigation and communications are disrupted.

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