DSEI 2025: U.S. Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle offers hybrid endurance and logistics for infantry support.

At DSEI 2025 in London, HDT Global showcased the Hunter WOLF, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that reflects the growing integration of robotics into modern land warfare. The Hunter WOLF is designed specifically to support light infantry operations, where its ability to navigate complex terrains and deliver logistical and combat support provides a decisive advantage. Its unveiling in London comes as NATO members and partners are actively seeking systems that can enhance mobility, reduce risks to soldiers, and extend operational endurance in high-threat environments.
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The HDT Hunter WOLF is a 6x6 hybrid unmanned ground vehicle capable of carrying 1,000 kg, operating silently over 12 km or more than 300 km on fuel, exporting up to 15kW of power, and configurable for missions including logistics, CASEVAC, mine clearance, ISR, and armed support (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

The Hunter WOLF is a hybrid 6x6 vehicle that combines a diesel/JP-8 engine with electric propulsion, enabling both high-endurance and silent operations. The system can carry a payload of up to 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) and travel more than 300 kilometers (200 miles) on internal fuel, with an optional long-range tank extending this to over 1,000 kilometers. In its silent electric mode, the WOLF can cover 12 kilometers off-road with a full load, an asset for covert maneuvers and reconnaissance missions. The drivetrain’s ability to export up to 15kW of power is a key feature, allowing the platform to serve as a mobile generator for forward operating bases, radar systems, electronic warfare suites, or medical equipment. Its rugged construction, Michelin non-pneumatic Tweels®, and ability to climb 60% slopes or ford water up to 60 cm make it suitable for environments ranging from dense jungles to mountainous regions. The WOLF can be sling-loaded under a UH-60, transported inside a V-22 or CH-47, and up to eight units can be carried in a C-130, ensuring strategic mobility.

The vehicle’s modularity is central to its value. The Hunter WOLF accepts a wide array of mission kits, from CBRN detection and water purification (capable of producing 240 liters per hour from freshwater) to expeditionary bridging systems deployable in under 30 minutes. For combat engineering, it can be outfitted with flails and cutter blades for mine and vegetation clearance, or a breaching kit with a battering ram for urban operations. For medical roles, the vehicle can carry up to four litters, enabling casualty evacuation under fire. Armed configurations include integration with remote weapon stations, ranging from pintle-mounted M2 machine guns to turreted systems capable of supporting a 30 mm cannon. The system is also compatible with autonomy kits using the open-source Robotic Operating System (ROS), enabling waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance, and semi-autonomous task execution. These mission-adaptable features make the WOLF equally effective in logistics resupply, intelligence collection, or direct combat support.

The Hunter WOLF provides a force multiplier for infantry units. It reduces the physical burden on soldiers by transporting equipment, munitions, and supplies across difficult terrain, thereby increasing combat endurance. Its ability to deliver electrical power directly into the battlespace ensures sustained operation of critical systems, such as UAV control stations, communications relays, and electronic attack platforms. In contested environments, the WOLF’s unmanned operation reduces risks to personnel in high-threat missions like mine clearance or breaching, while its silent electric drive enhances survivability by minimizing acoustic and thermal signatures. By extending logistical chains, providing immediate CASEVAC capacity, and serving as a mobile ISR or fire-support platform, it enhances both offensive and defensive flexibility.

The broader geopolitical context underlines why systems like the Hunter WOLF are receiving growing attention. Current conflicts, particularly in Ukraine, have demonstrated the crucial role of unmanned and autonomous platforms in sustaining operations under heavy fire and in denied environments. Russia and other state actors are expanding their investment in robotic systems, while Western militaries seek scalable solutions that can be integrated across expeditionary and coalition forces. NATO’s emphasis on multi-domain operations and dispersed force structures highlights the need for vehicles like the Hunter WOLF, which combine mobility, autonomy, and power projection in a single platform. The presentation of the WOLF at DSEI 2025 signals the convergence of industrial innovation with urgent operational demand, positioning it as a system that not only meets current requirements but also anticipates the evolving battlefield where unmanned systems will increasingly shape outcomes.