U.S. Army tests TRV-150 heavy-lift drone at Fort Stewart

Key Points
  • The U.S. Army tested the TRV-150 cargo drone during a training exercise at Fort Stewart to evaluate unmanned aerial logistics and operator integration.
  • The TRV-150 eVTOL drone can carry up to 68 kilograms over 70 kilometers to support resupply missions without using ground convoys.

United States Army soldiers conducted training with the TRV-150 unmanned aerial vehicle during an exercise at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Feb. 12, 2026, marking the service’s evaluation of a heavy logistics drone already introduced within U.S. Marine Corps units.

According to U.S. Army information released alongside the exercise, a TRV-150 drone operated by soldiers from the Multi-purpose Company, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was staged and assessed as part of training focused on both system performance and operator readiness.

The training represents the Army’s effort to evaluate unmanned aerial logistics platforms capable of supporting frontline resupply missions while reducing exposure of personnel and vehicles in contested environments. The TRV-150 belongs to a family of cargo drones designed to improve rapid resupply operations across dispersed battlefields.

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The Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150, developed by the United Kingdom’s Malloy Aeronautics, has already entered operational use with U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Navy (under the designation T-150) logistics units following earlier integration and training milestones.

The TRV-150 is an electric vertical takeoff and landing cargo drone capable of transporting payloads weighing up to 68 kilograms over distances of approximately 70 kilometers. The aircraft cruises at speeds reaching 108 kilometers per hour and can remain airborne for about 36 minutes per mission.

A TRV-150 unmanned UAV during training exercise on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Feb. 12, 2026. (Photo by Anthony Herrera)

The system uses waypoint navigation for autonomous flight planning and can deliver supplies either by landing directly at a designated point or by air-dropping cargo. Intended payloads include ammunition, food, medical supplies, and other mission-critical equipment. The platform can also be used to retrieve equipment or materials without requiring soldiers to enter high-risk areas.

Army officials said the training focused not only on the drone’s technical performance but also on integration with unit procedures and personnel workflows. Evaluating operator training, mission planning, and logistical coordination forms part of broader efforts to adapt unmanned systems to routine military operations.

Cargo drones such as the TRV-150 are designed to reduce reliance on traditional vehicle convoys, which remain vulnerable to surveillance, long-range fires, and unmanned attack systems. By shifting certain resupply missions to autonomous platforms, commanders aim to maintain operational tempo while limiting risk to personnel.

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