South Bend, IN, October 9, 2026 –AM General, global leader in military mobility solutions, will showcase platforms that are building foundational capabilities for Warfighter success at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Oct. 12 – 14, 2026, Booth #1925, Hall B, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The company is featuring the next generation, more powerful, and redesigned HUMVEE platform, the fully autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with advanced AI technology, and the JLTV A2 integrated with the latest drone and C-UAS technology.
“I’m looking forward to this year’s AUSA as there is no better time to demonstrate our evolving capabilities to our longstanding customer, the US Army, and how we are adapting to the speed of change in the modern battlefield.” said AM General President and CEO, John Chadbourne. “From a new powertrain to advanced autonomous capabilities and increased lethality, our systems provide a strong foundation for the Warfighter and their mission.”
On display at the show will the AM General UGV with an integration with the defense technology company, XTEND (NYSE: XTND). XTEND Nest is a XOS-powered mobile launch pod designed to enable aerial robotic capabilities to deploy from a fixed or mobile location. XOS is XTEND’s system for Physical AI. On the AM General UGV, the NEST enables the vehicle to carry an aerial system forward and establish a mobile launch point closer to where the capability is needed. This allows Warfighters to stay farther away from potentially dangerous areas. On the floor, the UGV will carry the Scorpio 1000 gesture-controlled system for precise missions in complex or GPS-denied environments and can deliver ISR and reconnaissance with rapid deployment.
Also at the show will be the JLTV A2 featuring added lethality and C-UAS capabilities from Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS), LLC. The JLTV A2 is the next generation light tactical vehicle currently being delivered to the US Army and boasts significant improvements from the A1, including a new powertrain, added corrosion control, and more sound reduction in the cabin. At the show, The JLTV A2 will integrate the RSGS Samson 30mm Remote Weapon Station and the Iron Wasp autonomous, vehicle-launched C-UAS aerial drone system. The RWS is part of the combat-proven SAMSON RWS family which has been integrated into thousands of tracked and wheeled vehicles worldwide. The Iron Wasp drone is designed for armored and tactical vehicles to intercept enemy drones and loitering munitions while stationary or on the move and can interface with native or stand-alone sensors. Both RSGS systems can be easily integrated on the flexible JLTV A2 platform and add to the robust capabilities of this formidable vehicle.
The company is also presenting the next-generation HUMVEE, showcasing the first step in a multi-phase modernization of the iconic tactical vehicle platform. The vehicle features a redesigned exterior, including a new hood and front grille engineered to support an upgraded powertrain, along with a long-travel suspension designed to deliver enhanced mobility and durability across the most demanding terrain. Production for Phase one of three of 3 is planned for late 2027. Subsequent phases will build on this foundation with enhanced crew ergonomics, a modern digital cockpit and vehicle electronics architecture, and integration of advanced autonomous and optionally manned capabilities.
At the heart of the upgraded platform is a new Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI) engine producing 250 horsepower and more than 500 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This common powerpack is also being integrated across multiple AM General light tactical vehicle programs, including the AMG UGV and HUMVEE Hawkeye 105mm mobile artillery system. In addition to increased power and improved fuel efficiency, the powertrain features wide-ratio gearing and an electronic range selector that simplifies configuration for either left- or right-hand-drive applications. The common architecture is designed to increase performance, expand mission flexibility, and create greater commonality across AM General’s next generation of tactical vehicle platforms.