Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense.
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Jun 11
Two major milestones. One architectural foundation. Forterra validated open, agentic autonomy integration at Operation Jailbreak and helped secure the Marine Corps’ first large-scale production contract for ground vehicle autonomy.
The common thread: solving the edge through architecture, not another network.
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Jun 2
“The current fight demands autonomous systems that increase force effectiveness, extend operational reach, and preserve combat power in contested environments,” Forterra Vice President of Defense Pat Acox
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Jun 1
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Forterra and Oshkosh Defense the ROGUE-Fires Block 2 contract, the military’s first large-scale production award for ground vehicle autonomy.
Autonomous systems are creating the ability to extend operational reach, enable distributed operations in contested environments, strengthen deterrence, and reduce risk to the Marines executing the mission.
Extending reach without extending risk.
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May 26
Well, the NatSec100 report may have forgotten us last year, but we've ascended to #8 this year... what a ride.
A clear indicator that fielding systems in real-world operations is what creates operational advantage. Built by a team focused on deploying autonomy where it matters most.
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Apr 28
“We start with a workhorse, not a show pony…it’s built to go drive operational missions,” VP Defense Pat Acox.
Check out the Tectonic exclusive on the MESA.
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Apr 3
Winning isn’t just about competition—it’s about who gets to be part of it; appreciated the mention of Forterra in Michelle Volz’s latest.
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This is what happens when you don’t have a message that inspires collective purpose. Without it, AI gets framed as something happening TO people, and fear & politics fill the gap.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what a path forward actually looks like, and the answer started showing up in companies like @RadiantNuclear, @MarianaMinerals, @ForterraDrive, @Saronic, @HadrianInc, and others.
Whether they realize it or not, they’re offering the kind of unifying vision politicians and tech has largely failed to provide.
There are many more like them. If you’re building something like this, I’d love to hear from you.
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Apr 2
The Pentagon says “move fast.” CSDR says “slow down.”
Requirements built for fighter jets are now being applied to venture-backed startups. That mismatch is a bottleneck.
If speed matters, commercial technology can’t be treated like legacy programs.
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Mar 24
It’s official! Forterra’s been selected as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026!
It’s the same mission that gets us out of bed every morning: deploying capabilities that make warfighters safer. We’re not in it for the recognition, but we’re proud to be acknowledged for the real-world impact we have.
This recognition belongs to every person on our team. Congrats!
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Mar 12
Autonomy enables warfighters to move faster and operate more safely. But safe autonomy doesn’t happen without rigorous testing and validation.
That’s why we’ve partnerned with the leading test and operations platform - @Nominal_io - as our validation infrastructure partner.
As autonomy moves onto the battlefield, one principle remains constant: you can’t field what you can’t validate.
Check out the Tectonic exclusive in the comments.
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Jan 12
Great having Jackie Koppell from @thehill stop by for a TerraLink demo. Commanding autonomous vehicles across the country in real time shows what’s now possible with AI-enabled systems.
Check out her visit and The Hill’s take on how AI is changing the future of war.
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30 Dec 2025
We dedicate every year to our customers. It’s why we get up in the morning. It’s why we build, test and deploy.
2025 is no different. Here is a look back.
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23 Dec 2025
One mission doesn’t end when the others do.
Forterra works to keep soldiers out of harm’s way. @HigherGroundUSA transforms lives through healing, challenge, and purpose. Together, we believe the highest calling is protecting those who serve during service and long after. Different paths. Aligned missions. Same commitment to those who carry the weight.
Join the mission, get involved or donate at: highergroundusa.org/donate/
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14 Nov 2025
Our CEO Josh Araujo joined @Nasdaq live from Marketsite to talk about what’s next for Forterra following our Series C announcement. We work to protect the men and women who fight for our country, and we’re excited to be able to do more for them now.
From research to real-world impact, Forterra is laying the foundation for modern warfare, one milestone at a time.
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12 Nov 2025
$238M Series C— Accelerating the future of defense.
From autonomy and edge compute to resilient communications, our platforms are redefining how modern operations connect and coordinate. This funding accelerates our work to deliver interoperable autonomy at scale with proven, fielded, technology that is already reshaping how missions get done.
The round was led by Moore Strategic Ventures, joined by new investors including Salesforce Ventures, Franklin Templeton, Balyasny Asset Management L.P., 645 Ventures, Hanwha Asset Management, 9Yards Capital and NightDragon, alongside participation from existing investors XYZ Venture Capital, Hedosophia, and Enlightenment Capital. Doubling down on their investment into Forterra, Crescent Cove Advisors LP provided both equity and debt, showing continued support since Forterra’s Series A in 2021.
Autonomy isn’t the future. It’s the new baseline.
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11 Nov 2025
Today, we pause to honor the men and women who have served and who stood on the front lines of history and shaped the lessons that define modern defense.
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7 Nov 2025
Forterra will take part in a panel discussion on how Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) is redefining the way next-generation ground combat systems are built, sustained, and upgraded, with Pat Acox representing Forterra among the speakers.
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24 Oct 2025
Forterra will join defense and industry leaders at Autonomy in Action, hosted by @AUVSI
Patrick A., VP of Defense Growth, will join the panel “Multi-Domain Autonomy and the Future of C2,” moderated by Matthew Dooley, MMAS, Defense Strategic Initiatives Lead.
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