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DARPA/EUCOM tests autonomous UGVs and loitering munitions at Fort Knox

Bottom line

Russian milblogger Boris Rozhin reports that DARPA and EUCOM tested autonomous UGVs (OverDrive AI) and Anduril loitering munitions at Fort Knox under the RACER program, with swarms coordinating autonomously but requiring operator fire authorization.

Why it matters

Confirms the operational testing of autonomous swarm coordination for UGVs and loitering munitions, indicating a shift toward AI-driven, human-supervised engagement protocols in US Army formations.

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Boris Rozhin reports that DARPA and EUCOM conducted tests at Fort Knox involving autonomous UGVs utilizing OverDrive AI and Anduril loitering munitions under the RACER program. The systems demonstrated the ability to coordinate swarms autonomously, though human operators retained final authorization for engagement. Rozhin states deployment to the US Army is expected by December 2026.

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Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Telegram channel, Russian side:Boris Rozhin (Colonel Cassad)source Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    DARPA в интересах Европейского командования ВС США испытало в Форт-Ноксе боевые беспилотные системы в рамках программы RACER. Разведывательно-ударный контур состоял из четырех НРТК под управлением ПО OverDrive от Overland AI и барражирующих боеприпасов Anduril Industries . Платфо

NamedDARPARACEROverDrive AIAnduril IndustriesTopicsdronesai warfareground drones

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Robot War (2026). DARPA/EUCOM tests autonomous UGVs and loitering munitions at Fort Knox. Hetzner OSINT, 24 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-24--darpa-eucom-tests-autonomous-ugvs-and-loitering-munitions-at-fort-knox/

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  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-24--darpa-eucom-tests-autonomous-ugvs-and-loitering-munitions-at-fort-knox/}},
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