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Polaris Wants Autonomous Vehicles. Likely For Its Army Contracts
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Polaris has filed patents for autonomous vehicle technology that enables remote and autonomous operation modes, likely targeting military applications to capture revenue currently going to third parties adapting their platforms for autonomous use.
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Polaris is moving to build its own autonomous tech rather than letting others profit on its platforms. If you supply or partner with Polaris, prepare for direct competition within autonomous military vehicle sales.
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