# SIGNAL — American Rheinmetall and Harbinger Motors UGV Partnership

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**Subject:** American Rheinmetall and Harbinger Motors Partnership for Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs)

**Date:** May 27, 2026

**Poster:** Chris Haag, Vice President for Business Development and Strategy, American Rheinmetall ([LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-h-82309123/))

**Key Facts:**

| Element | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| **Partnership Scope** | Development and fielding of a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) for the U.S. Department of War (DoW). |
| **Roles** | **American Rheinmetall:** Vehicle integration, mission systems, modular architecture.   
 **Harbinger Motors:** Commercially based, autonomy-ready hybrid vehicle platform. |
| **Target Programs** | Autonomous tactical wheeled vehicles, contested-logistics resupply, and next-generation robotic platforms aligned with U.S. Army autonomy and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) priorities. |
| **Technology Specs** | Drive-by-wire, hybrid-electric platform with scalable battery architecture and range-extended hybrid powertrain (enabling silent watch, reduced thermal/acoustic signatures). |
| **Timeline** | Joint demonstrations scheduled for Summer 2026. |
| **Procurement Pathways** | Pursuing Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and traditional programs of record. |

**Company Profiles:**

- **American Rheinmetall:** Led by CEO Matthew Warnick; HQ in Auburn Hills, MI. Facilities in MI, OH, ME, AR, TX, and VA. Specializes in combat vehicle integration and modular architecture (American Rheinmetall, n.d.).
- **Harbinger Motors:** Led by CEO John Harris and CTO Phillip Weicker; HQ in Garden Grove, CA. Vertically integrated manufacturer of medium-duty EV/hybrid platforms. Acquired **Phantom AI** (Feb 2026) for ADAS/autonomy integration (Harbinger Motors, 2026b). Raised $160M Series C co-led by FedEx, Capricorn, and THOR Industries (Nov 2025) (Harbinger Motors, 2025).
- **Harbinger Defense Verticals:** Operates through specialized divisions including **Praesidia** (Defense Platforms) and **Potentia** (Power Generation) (Harbinger Industries, n.d.).

**References**

American Rheinmetall. (n.d.). _About American Rheinmetall_. [https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/company/subsidiaries/american-rheinmetall](https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/company/subsidiaries/american-rheinmetall)

GovCon Wire. (2025, October 31). _Mike Milner, Chris Haag Take Key Roles at American Rheinmetall_. [https://www.govconwire.com/articles/american-rheinmetall-milner-haag-appointed](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/american-rheinmetall-milner-haag-appointed)

Harbinger Industries. (n.d.). _Harbinger: 5 Verticals 1 Industrial Ecosystem_. [https://harbinger.industries/](https://harbinger.industries/)

Harbinger Motors. (2025, November 13). _Harbinger Raises $160 Million in Series C Funding Co-Led by FedEx, Capricorn and THOR Industries_. [https://harbingermotors.com/newsroom/harbinger-raises-160-million-series-c-co-led-by-fedex/](https://harbingermotors.com/newsroom/harbinger-raises-160-million-series-c-co-led-by-fedex/)

Harbinger Motors. (2026a, May 27). _American Rheinmetall and Harbinger Announce Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Robotics and Uncrewed Ground Vehicles to the Department of War_. [https://harbingermotors.com/newsroom/american-rheinmetall-and-harbinger-announce-robotics-partnership/](https://harbingermotors.com/newsroom/american-rheinmetall-and-harbinger-announce-robotics-partnership/)

Harbinger Motors. (2026b, February 25). _Harbinger Acquires Autonomous Driving Company Phantom AI and Secures Licensing Agreement with ZF_. [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harbinger-acquires-autonomous-driving-company-phantom-ai-and-secures-licensing-agreement-with-zf-302696751.html](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harbinger-acquires-autonomous-driving-company-phantom-ai-and-secures-licensing-agreement-with-zf-302696751.html)

PR Newswire. (2026, May 27). _American Rheinmetall and Harbinger Announce Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Robotics and Uncrewed Ground Vehicles to the Department of War_. [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-rheinmetall-and-harbinger-announce-partnership-to-deliver-next-generation-robotics-and-uncrewed-ground-vehicles-to-the-department-of-war-302782702.html](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-rheinmetall-and-harbinger-announce-partnership-to-deliver-next-generation-robotics-and-uncrewed-ground-vehicles-to-the-department-of-war-302782702.html)