Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Partner with U.S. Marine Corps for Autonomous Logistics Program
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has secured a $15.5 million contract from the United States Marine Corps for the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program. This initiative involves the development of the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter created in collaboration with Robinson Unmanned. The R66 TURBINETRUCK integrates Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy system with the R66 airframe from Robinson Helicopter Company, aiming to provide a versatile and cost-effective solution for combat sustainment. The MARV-EL program addresses a gap between small tactical drones and large strategic airlifters by offering a 'middleweight' uncrewed logistics platform capable of operating from various challenging environments. The platform is designed to deliver essential supplies such as ammunition and medical equipment, especially in scenarios where traditional ground or crewed aviation assets are unavailable. 
