The service is looking for a “readily available” weapon for its smaller, lighter vehicles, that can hit targets at least 25 kilometers away.
By Ashley RoqueAfter AM General won a new contract over incumbent Oshkosh Defense in February, Oshkosh filed a protest, saying it had “significant concerns” about the award process.
By Ashley RoqueThe Government Accountability Office will weigh in on the Army’s multi-billion decision by mid-June.
By Ashley RoqueMeanwhile, the Army awaits word on whether Oshkosh Defense will protest multi-billion-dollar deal, potentially delaying the JLTV timeline.
By Ashley Roque“The Army succeeded in obtaining a lower cost than the independent government cost estimate through the recompete,” said Michael Sprang, the service’s JLTV project manager.
By Ashley RoqueA recent Congressional Research Service report told lawmakers they need to scrutinize the contract’s details to determine if the Army will save money with the new deal.
By Ashley RoqueAfter testing hybrid Bradley Fighting Vehicles, the Army will test hybrid Humvees and JLTVs.
By Andrew EversdenBattery research programs at the Army’s Ground Vehicle System Center will help the Army’s transition to hybrid and electric vehicles allowing quieter, longer duration operations.
By Andrew EversdenThe launch platform can be integrated onto vehicles smaller than JLTVs, Lockheed officials said, but didn’t get into details.
By Andrew EversdenCurrent maker of the infantry vehicle, Oshkosh Defense, must face competitors to be Army/Marine supplier.
By Andrew EversdenHere’s the key Army storylines we’ll be tracking at Breaking Defense next year.
By Andrew EversdenThe award comes ahead of the Army’s $6.5 billion recompete of the contract next year.
By Andrew EversdenCompany executives said that JLTV program is a good “base” for Oshkosh to win “adjacent” vehicle contracts.
By Andrew EversdenThe parent company has pledged to invest $35 billion through 2025 for investments in electric and autonomous vehicles.
By Andrew Eversden