Forterra

Forterra develops autonomous ground systems and robotic swarms for defense and commercial logistics, holding the first U.S. Military production contract for self-driving systems.

Forterra, founded in 2002, is a defense technology firm specializing in autonomous mission systems. Its core competency lies in developing self-driving ground systems and coordinating swarms of robotic platforms for military and commercial applications. The company achieved a significant milestone by securing the first production contract for self-driving systems in the U.S. Military and holds contracts across all four Department of Defense ground autonomy programs.

The company's technical architecture is built on open, modular principles designed to prevent vendor lock-in. Key products include the AutoDrive platform, an ecosystem for autonomous system development, and the OASIS standard, which facilitates interoperable systems. Forterra also deploys autonomous vehicles in commercial sectors, including self-driving yard trucks for logistics centers and driverless off-highway trucks for logging operations in challenging terrain and weather conditions.

Forterra's technology is deployed across four continents in over 10 countries. The company secured $238 million in Series C funding, reaching a valuation of $1 billion. Its work spans the defense, logistics, and logging industries, focusing on advancing autonomous capabilities in complex operational environments.