Overland AI

Business Insider included Overland AI among the most promising AI startups of 2024.

Nic Adams discusses ground autonomy’s role in current U.S. defense policy, emphasizing the need for faster deployment and adoption of mature technologies like Overland’s.

The Autonomous Ground System is Overland’s integrated response to the changing character of land warfare. It’s the key to scaling combat power for soldiers on the ground—a modular “system of systems” that, when combined, delivers both precision and massed effects...

Business Insider featured Overland AI in its list of promising startups for 2024.

Partnership integrates AimLock’s autonomous targeting and engagement systems into Overland AI’s ULTRA vehicle, purpose-built for combat operations in contested environments, to support multi-mission scenarios on the ground.

Modern military operations require seamless integration of disparate systems, as poor interoperability can impact mission outcomes, particularly in challenging environments.

Overland AI develops off-road autonomy solutions to transform future ground operations, leveraging years of research in the field.

Join the forefront of ground autononmy, and the team building autonomous ground vehicles for the U.S. military. Roles in Seattle, the Bay Area, and Washington, D.C. Engineers, operators, and more.

Five sites, one loop. HQ and the Factory in Seattle, 100 square miles of proving grounds in Central Washington, and offices in the Bay Area and Washington, D.C.

Founded in Seattle in 2022. Validated by DARPA, fielded with the Army, Marines, and SOCOM, and the first ground autonomy company to prime a production contract.

Reach Overland AI for demos, partnerships, and press: info@overland.ai and press@overland.ai.

Autonomous ground vehicles and off-road autonomy for every ground mission. ULTRA, SPARK, and OverWatch put one operator in command of many AGVs on any terrain.

Watchtower Labs, co-founded by former Marine Corps officer Akhil Iyer and Microsoft veterans Souren Aghajanyan and John Morman, secures $35M to develop AI-driven logistics planning for military operations. The startup’s software simulates resource allocation—such as fuel, munitions, and medical supplies—using plain-language queries and optimization models, while retaining human decision-making authority. Watchtower won a prototype contract from the Defense Innovation Unit’s Joint Sustainment Decision Tool program, collaborating with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Northern Command. The company plans to expand beyond logistics into broader operational planning, with 30 employees across Bellevue, San Francisco, Hawaii, and D.C., aiming to double headcount by relocating to a larger Bellevue office.

Oct 2026GeekWireNews article

Overland AI secures a **$20 million contract** from the **U.S. Army** to develop **autonomous ground systems** for breaching battlefield obstacles. The project focuses on advancing robotic capabilities for military applications. The funding supports research and deployment of AI-driven solutions for obstacle clearance in combat scenarios.

Sep 2026AI InsiderNews article

Overland AI secures a **$20 million contract** from the U.S. military to accelerate production of fully autonomous ground vehicles. The **APFIT award** marks the company’s first primed production deal in this sector, positioning it as a pioneer in military-grade autonomy solutions. The funding supports scaling autonomous systems for operational deployment.

Jun 2026True North Radio NetworkNews article

Overland AI secures $100 million in funding from Shield Capital and Lockheed Martin to expand its **TERRAIN-AI** software, designed for autonomous ground vehicles in the US military. The investment supports scaling autonomous systems for defense applications, leveraging partnerships with major aerospace and venture firms.

Feb 2026The Silicon ReviewNews article