Forterra

Autonomy is the future of defense and logistics—and a critical pillar of deterrence. At Forterra, we build and deploy advanced self-driving and autonomous mission systems, that are in production now. Being named to The American Dynamism 50 reinforces our deep commitment to strengthening America’s competitive edge. Autonomy isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about resilience, security, and scaling technology that our forces and industries demand today. We fundamentally believe deterrence is not about demoware or science projects, but about capability, reliability and scale. 

“Forterra’s advancement in the ATV-S program reflects our commitment to delivering cutting edge technology at scale. AutoDrive, a dual use self-driving platform, enables sustainment and operational agility in complex environments. We remain focused on supporting the Army’s efforts to scale autonomy for mission success.” Patrick A. VP of Defense. 

Josh Araujo and Scott Sanders joined Morgan L Brennan to discuss navigating defense budget pressure, plus the solutions and capabilities delivered by dual use autonomy on CNBC Overtime. https://lnkd.in/eKv3ndbF

“We became high tech, we became efficient, we became faster in our responsiveness.” – Taylor Baisey, Head of People at Forterra Hear how autonomous vehicle company Forterra became a more adaptive, strategic, and efficient organization by evolving their HR and finance stacks: https://lnkd.in/gmxDA-mb

At Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, Forterra and Kalmar are featuring the Ottawa T2 terminal tractor powered by AutoDrive, Forterra's advanced autonomous driving system. The showcase will include Auto Connect(TM), a cutting-edge auto coupling solution, created by Electrans Technologies Ltd and integrated by Stoughton Trailers, LLC. This is scalable, industrialized auto coupling at the speed of business. https://lnkd.in/g_Cp-X4w

Hiring in defense tech is hard. You need people who can adapt, execute, and thrive in chaos—but you also need to scale fast without breaking culture. So how do you do both? On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer at Forterra & Tyler Sweatt break it down: 🔹 Why so many veterans return to defense tech after swearing they wouldn’t 🔹 The “deployment test”—would you trust this person in the field for 6 months? 🔹 The trade-offs between hiring slow vs. hiring fast 🔹 How leaders can empower their teams without micromanaging 🔹 The biggest lesson Scott wishes he knew when leaving the military Tune in: Apple 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQWVP5GS Youtube 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8wQRZ3a Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqZzd39A #defensetech #hiring #growth #nationalsecurity

The future of autonomous military operations is taking shape, and Forterra is at the forefront. Our work with the Marines on the ROGUE Fires program—integrating our AutoDrive technology—is a prime example of how autonomy is transforming mobility, logistics, and operational effectiveness on the battlefield. As the U.S. Army demands autonomous launchers and next-generation firepower solutions, our advancements in autonomy and battlefield networking are helping to shape the future force by making operations faster, safer, and more adaptable. From reducing risk to soldiers to increasing survivability and adaptability in complex environments, Forterra’s innovations are influencing how the military leverages autonomy for mission success. https://lnkd.in/gDZH_ZPh

Coming to Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics 2025! Join Forterra to see the AutoDrive-equipped Autonomous Terminal Tractor, developed with Kalmar to advance self-driving systems in distribution centers and logistics hubs. Drop by or drop us a note to schedule a meeting: here: https://lnkd.in/g_Cp-X4w

This just in: Forterra, Oshkosh Defense, and the DoD’s first ever production contract for ground vehicle autonomy… Forterra is proud to announce that our self-driving system, AutoDrive, will power Oshkosh Defense’s new ROGUE-Fires award for the U.S. Marine Corps - a collaboration delivering advanced off-road self-driving capabilities, enhanced operational agility and reduced risk to Marines. Together with Oshkosh Defense, we’re driving modernization and mission success for our forces. https://lnkd.in/gS_JpFQG

"Building trust, managing costs, and sometimes telling the customer what they need over what they want..." Listen to CGO, Scott Sanders and Noah Sheinbaum discuss how defense tech companies can successfully navigate - and cross - the valley.