Ouster Sensors Play Key Role in Forterra's Lancer Completing 1,426 Missions and 88 Casualty Evacuation Operations in Ukraine
Business Wire•21/10/2026•07:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Forterra Lancer completed 1,426 missions and 88 casualty evacuations in Ukraine
- ➤Forterra built and delivered 105 Lancers in under six months
- ➤Lancer vehicles traveled more than 7,300 miles, keeping crews out of harm’s way
- ➤Forterra plans to advance AutoDrive with Ouster Rev8 native color lidar
- ➤Ouster digital lidar powers Forterra’s multi-year autonomous vehicle partnership
Expert Statements
Josh Araujo, CEO of Forterra
“Forterra exists to take people out of harm’s way, and in Ukraine, Lancer is doing that every day under constant drone surveillance”
Josh Araujo, CEO of Forterra
“As we advance AutoDrive toward higher levels of autonomy, Ouster sensors give us the perception foundation required by the next generation of vehicles.”
Angus Pacala, Co-founder and CEO of Ouster
“Forterra operates autonomous ground vehicles in some of the most challenging environments on the planet, where reliable perception and safety are critical to the vehicle operators and soldiers”
Angus Pacala, Co-founder and CEO of Ouster
“Ouster's technology gives these vehicles a detailed, real-time understanding of their surroundings, helping them navigate complex terrain and operate with greater confidence when GPS, road markings and ideal conditions cannot be relied upon.”
Ouster Sensors Play Key Role in Forterra's Lancer Completing 1,426 Missions and 88 Casualty Evacuation Operations in Ukraine
Expanding a multi-year strategic partnership to enhance soldier safety while increasing force projection, Forterra plans to further advance its AutoDrive platform with Ouster REV8 native color lidar for next-gen defense vehicles
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