Ford Motor Company has entered the competition to supply the US Army with its next-generation tactical truck, aiming for one of the largest military contracts it has pursued since the Cold War. The Army plans to acquire approximately 600 of the vehicles, which are designed to serve as versatile pickups capable of functioning as mobile power sources on the battlefield.

The announcement came Monday when the Department of Defense confirmed it had awarded development contracts to Ford, General Motors, and BC Customs, a specialist in off-road vehicles. Under the terms of the agreement, Ford will create three prototype trucks based on its F-Series Super Duty platform to meet the Army’s requirements.

This initiative aligns with the Pentagon’s broader push for automakers to leverage their manufacturing capabilities in modernizing and enhancing US military hardware. The tactical truck is intended to combine mobility, stealth, and power generation, addressing the growing demand for multifunctional vehicles that support frontline operations.

The competition among the three companies underscores the military’s focus on integrating advanced commercial technology into its fleet, while boosting domestic manufacturing jobs in the defense sector. Details regarding the specific technological enhancements and delivery timelines have not been disclosed, as the Army evaluates the prototypes to determine the final production contract recipient.