DefenseJanuary 30, 20254 min read

Project AUTONEX: USH Begins Field Testing of Autonomous Convoy Protection System

HMI

Chief Technology Officer · UsH Industries

January 30, 2025

The R&D division has commenced controlled field trials of AUTONEX, an autonomous logistics convoy protection system designed for high-risk supply routes in contested environments.

UsH Industries' research and development division has commenced the first phase of controlled field trials for Project AUTONEX an autonomous logistics convoy protection system built for high-risk supply routes in contested or semi-permissive environments.

The Operational Problem

Armed convoy protection is among the most resource-intensive and dangerous elements of logistics operations in high-risk regions. Human escort teams face fatigue, communication latency, and reduced threat detection capability in degraded environments. AUTONEX addresses these limitations by augmenting human escort teams with an autonomous protection layer.

The system integrates directional acoustic sensors, multi-spectral cameras, and a radar module onto an escort vehicle platform. An onboard AI module processes sensor inputs in real-time, classifying roadside threats, detecting anomalous behavior, and alerting human operators before a threat develops into an incident.

"Autonomous systems do not replace the judgment of experienced operators they extend it. AUTONEX gives our escorts eyes that never blink."

Trial Scope

Phase 1 field trials are being conducted at a controlled test facility across a range of simulated road environments urban, rural, and mixed terrain. The trial program assesses threat detection latency, false positive rates, and system resilience under electronic countermeasure conditions.

Phase 2 trials, anticipated for Q3 2025, will involve live operational environments under managed conditions, in partnership with a qualified logistics security operator.