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U.S. 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 for the training event.
The TRV-150, capable of carrying up to 150 pounds of supplies, is intended to provide rapid resupply capabilities to warfighters in tactical environments, reducing the risk associated with traditional delivery methods. A training scenario involved a disabled Humvee with a broken half shaft; a 3D-printed replacement part was delivered by the drone to facilitate on-site repair, according to the Army. This demonstration highlighted the potential for timely support in the field.
The exercise at Fort Stewart follows a similar demonstration of the TRV-150’s capabilities during a Driving Innovation and Realistic Training (DIRT) event within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility in June 2025. During that event, soldiers assigned to the 1836th Transportation Company trained for two weeks on assembling, operating and coordinating flights with the drone. Specialist Marvin Mazariego, a DIRT drone operator with the 1836th Transportation Company, stated at the time that the drone could deliver needed supplies “in minutes versus waiting hours coordinating with another team to meet us at our location.”
The development and testing of the TRV-150 aligns with broader U.S. Army efforts to embrace unmanned aerial systems for logistical support. The Army collaborated with the Civil Military Innovation Institute and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) during the initial DIRT event. The Department of Defense recently launched “Project G.I.”, an initiative aimed at accelerating the delivery of next-generation drones, incorporating direct feedback from soldiers in the field.
The TRV-150’s deployment within the CENTCOM area of responsibility also underscores the United States’ commitment to its regional partners. Fielding and refining the drone enhances the U.S. Military’s ability to respond quickly and provide technological solutions to allies in the Middle East, according to a statement released following the June 2025 exercise.
