Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment

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The Multifunction Utility/Logistics and Equipment (MULE) vehicle is an autonomous ground vehicle developed by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control for the United States Army's Future Combat Systems program.

The Armed Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) variant of the MULE - Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army
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The Armed Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) variant of the MULE - Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army


The proposed MULE design will support three variants:

  • Attack and Reconnaissance
  • Counter-Mine
  • Transport


The most notable feature is the 6 articulating legs that will give the MULE the ability to change it's profile and negotiate large obstacles.

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Future Combat Systems Subsystems
The Future Force Warrior | The Network
Manned Ground Vehicles: Mounted Combat System | Infantry Carrier Vehicle | Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon | Non-Line-of-Sight Mortar | Reconnaissance and Surveillance Vehicle | Command and Control Vehicle | Medical Vehicle | Recovery and Maintenance Vehicle
Unmanned Ground Vehicles: Armed Robotic Vehicle | Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle | Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Class I UAV | Class II UAV | Class III UAV | Class IV UAV
Devices: Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System | Intelligent Munitions System | Unattended Ground Systems