Ford Negotiates Military Pickup, Software Deals With 2 Regions' Armed Forces

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 18

Ford said talks with defense departments in Europe and North America to supply pickup trucks and software are productive, though no contract has been signed.
Last year marked the start of the negotiations, making the effort one of the automaker's newer pushes beyond its traditional commercial vehicle business.
Jim Farley said last month Ford was already in early discussions with the US government on defense-related needs, signaling the company had begun laying groundwork before Monday's disclosure.
The talks point to potential military demand for both vehicles and software across 2 regions, expanding Ford's possible role from manufacturing into defense technology support.

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