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Navy/USMC

Polaris Nabs ULTV Follow-On Contract From Marine Corps, Includes High Power Variant

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

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Polaris Nabs ULTV Follow-On Contract From Marine Corps, Includes High Power Variant

MRZR Alpha. Photo: Polaris

The Marine Corps on Friday awarded Polaris Government and Defense [PII] a new contract worth up to $98.3 million to continue deliveries of its MRZR Alpha platform for the Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV) program. Under the sole-source award, Polaris will deliver more base logistics platforms as well as a new “High Power” variant that features capability to provide five-kilowatts of exportable power out in the field. “The ULTV is a highly capable and configurable platform that enhances Marine Corps…

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