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Autonomous Ground Vehicles

Autonomous ground vehicles appears in 0.8% of current coverage, up from 0.0%, across 8 unique stories from 3 sources.

0.8%

share of coverage

Previously 0.0% · +0.8 points

8

unique stories

3

independent sources

3

real-world actions

Movement over time

Share of coverage

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DateAutonomous ground vehicles
January 12, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 19, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 26, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 2, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 16, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 23, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 2, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 16, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 23, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 30, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 6, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 13, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 20, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 27, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
May 4, 20260.5% · +0.5 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
May 11, 20260.7% · +0.3 points · 2 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
May 18, 20260.0% · -0.7 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
May 25, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 1, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 8, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 15, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 22, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 29, 20261.6% · +1.6 points · 4 stories · 3 sources · 2 actions
July 6, 20261.1% · -0.5 points · 3 stories · 2 sources · 1 actions
July 13, 20261.0% · -0.1 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
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DateSignalWhat happenedAction type
July 6, 2026Autonomous ground vehiclesContract awardedContract awarded
July 1, 2026Autonomous ground vehiclesContract awardedContract awarded
June 30, 2026Autonomous ground vehiclesContract awardedContract awarded

Why now

Autonomous ground vehicles appears in 0.8% of current coverage, up from 0.0%, across 8 unique stories from 3 sources.

Why it matters

This can affect capability priorities, procurement demand, industrial capacity, and operational readiness.

What to watch

Watch for named buyers, funding, contracts, trials, deployments, policy changes, and repeated independent reporting tied to Autonomous ground vehicles.

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Evidence

Important announcements and sources

  1. Jul 14, 2026Canada starting from 28th placeThe IcebreakerEditor’s Notes: Thanks to the team at Reaction Dynamics for a tour of the factory floor last week in Montreal, and to LGen Molstad and the VCAA for hosting a terrific roundtable on defence capital in Calgary; big congrats to COVE [ http
  2. Jul 9, 2026DoD adds autonomy czar as Pentagon widens its ranks to tech engineersBreaking Defense AI & AutonomyThis week’s news and analysis from Breaking Defense. Breaking Defense logo (
  3. Jul 7, 2026Submarine decision: Why Germany wonThe IcebreakerEditor’s Note: Thanks to our pals at Platform Calgary and Torys LLP for hosting The Icebreaker at a private defence tech dinner at the Calgary Stampede; and to the VCAA for hosting a defence capital roundtable later this morning. Special shout out to Matt Berry and Evan McCann for wrangling this first-time Stampeder through the chaos. In the back half of this week, The Icebreaker heads to Montreal to help DMZ Ventures and BDC judge a $100K Dual-Use and Sovereign Tech Investment Prize at Startupfest.
  4. Jul 6, 2026Overland AI nets Marine Corps autonomous ground vehicle contract The autonomous ground vehicle is not intended to replace the JLTV, according to Overland AI CEO Byron Boots.Breaking DefenseOverland AI nets Marine Corps autonomous ground vehicle contract The autonomous ground vehicle is not intended to replace the JLTV, according to Overland AI CEO Byron Boots.
  5. Jul 1, 2026Overland AI lands Pentagon contract to produce autonomous ground vehicles for Marine CorpsDefenseScoopOverland AI lands Pentagon contract to produce autonomous ground vehicles for Marine Corps The company's AGVs will provide resupply for the Marine Air Defense Integrated System. Read the full story.