Image: Aimlock Press Release
AimLock has announced a strategic partnership with Overland AI to integrate its autonomous targeting and engagement systems into Overland’s fully autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), expanding multi-mission capabilities for modern ground forces. The collaboration aims to combine Overland’s advanced ground autonomy with AimLock’s precision engagement technologies to enhance combat effectiveness in contested environments, according to a joint statement from both companies.
A New Phase in Battlefield Autonomy
The integration will see AimLock’s Core Targeting Module—known as Keystone (CTM)—embedded within Overland AI’s mission-ready UGV. The platform is designed to operate independently in complex and high-threat areas, including those with GPS denial or electronic jamming. The combined system is intended to provide soldiers with an adaptable, human-in-the-loop solution capable of executing diverse missions with greater speed and accuracy.
Overland’s UGV, developed specifically for defense operations, is described as modular and “attritable,” allowing it to perform beyond-line-of-sight missions while maintaining a degree of expendability. When paired with AimLock’s targeting suite, the system will be capable of conducting kinetic operations across a range of scenarios—from counter-drone and force protection to direct action and anti-armor engagements.
Expanding Multi-Mission Capabilities
The partnership underscores a growing defense industry focus on autonomy and robotic integration. AimLock’s systems—including its Spur, Rampart, Summit, Switchback, and ROLS platforms—can all be configured on Overland’s UGV to meet varying operational needs. The companies say this flexibility allows armed forces to tailor payloads for specific missions without sacrificing mobility or survivability.
Bryan Bockmon, AimLock’s chief executive officer, said the collaboration reflects the rapid transformation of land warfare. “The evolution of autonomy on the battlefield is changing the very nature of ground operations as we know it, and our systems are at the forefront of helping the warfighter prevail against the enemy,” Bockmon said. “We are proud to be partnering with Overland AI to deliver dependable autonomy solutions that increase ground power and save lives.”
Enhancing Warfighter Safety and Effectiveness
Overland AI, a leading developer of ground autonomy solutions for defense, views the partnership as a step toward expanding the role of robotics in combat. “Overland AI is transforming our warfighter’s capability through robotics and artificial intelligence, increasing their safety and effectiveness on the battlefield,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and CEO of Overland AI. “We are especially proud to partner with AimLock, whose multi-mission solutions exemplify the versatility of our payload integrations.”
Industry Context
The collaboration highlights a broader trend across defense sectors as militaries seek to deploy autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to augment human decision-making and reduce risk in combat. Autonomous ground vehicles are increasingly seen as critical assets for reconnaissance, logistics, and direct engagement in environments where traditional manned operations are limited by terrain or threat.
The integrated Overland-AimLock UGV will be showcased at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting this year, at AimLock’s booth (Hall ABC, Booth 4345), according to the companies’ announcement.
Source: AimLock Press Release
