CAMP GRAFTON, ND / WASHINGTON — BLADE (formerly HDT Global) announced on October 8, 2026, that its Hunter WOLF (Wheeled Offload Logistics Follower) 6×6 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) has advanced to Phase II of the Department of War’s “GroundBreaker 1” operational demonstration.
Following Phase I solution brief evaluations, the Hunter WOLF platform will undergo live field evaluations from October 19–23, 2026, at Camp Grafton, North Dakota. Executed under the Drone Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Consortium, military evaluators will judge platform maturity, interoperability, and field performance. Successful vendors during Phase II will be invited to submit formal proposals for a prototype OTA agreement to accelerate procurement.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: HUNTER WOLF UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE (UGV) 
* Developer / Original Equipment Manufacturer: BLADE (formerly HDT Robotics / HDT Global)
* System Classification: Multi-Mission 6×6 Skid-Steer Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
* Evaluation Framework: GroundBreaker 1 Demonstration (Phase II Field Trials, Oct 19–23, 2026, Camp Grafton, ND)
* Acquisition Pathway Target: Prototype Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement via Drone OTA Consortium
* Physical Dimensions & Mobility Parameters:
* Drive Architecture: 6×6 Skid-Steer with diesel-electric hybrid powertrain
* Silent Operations: Features dedicated “Silent Drive” and “Silent Watch” battery-electric modes
* Grade / Slope Traversability: Climbs up to 60% grades and handles 40% side slopes
* Payload, Power Export & Cargo Capacity:
* Maximum Payload Capacity: Up to 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg)
* Auxiliary Power Export: Integrated onboard power generation to charge external equipment and electronics
* Control Modes: Teleoperated / Remote Control and autonomous navigation/waypoint driving
* Modular Mission Configurations:
* Sustainment & Logistics: Tactical resupply / “Last Tactical Mile” cargo distribution
* Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC): Dual-stretcher litter integration
* Force Protection & Reconnaissance: Remote Weapon Station (M240B, M134, M2 .50-cal) & ISR optical masts
* Mobility Support: Route clearance flails, mine rollers, and lightweight deployable bridging kits
* Programmatic & Operational History:
* Operational Deployment: Combat-tested and deployed operationally in Ukraine
* U.S. Army Initiatives: Selected for Army Infantry Last Tactical Mile (LTM) initiative (Aug 2026); evaluated with 82nd Airborne Division
