General Dynamics ARV prototype completes tests ahead of Marine Corps competition

General Dynamics ARV prototype completes tests ahead of Marine Corps competition
General Dynamics ARV prototype completes tests ahead of Marine Corps competition

The Marine Corps has announced an industry day on Feb. 29 to discuss the next stage of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.

Army picks Griffon, Textron to proceed with RQ-7B Shadow replacement competition

Army picks Griffon, Textron to proceed with RQ-7B Shadow replacement competition
Army picks Griffon, Textron to proceed with RQ-7B Shadow replacement competition

The Army’s FTUAS Increment 2 downselect means three teams will not move forward, including AeroVironment that provided the interim solution with its Jump 20 system.

Army taps 4 teams to build new Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light prototypes

Army taps 4 teams to build new Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light prototypes
Army taps 4 teams to build new Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light prototypes

Each company is now tasked with building and delivering two RCV-Ls to the Army by August 2024.

To sharpen the ‘stand-in force,’ Marines honing in on mobile recon battalions, ‘family of vehicles’

To sharpen the ‘stand-in force,’ Marines honing in on mobile recon battalions, ‘family of vehicles’
To sharpen the ‘stand-in force,’ Marines honing in on mobile recon battalions, ‘family of vehicles’

The most recent Force Design 2030 update directed service brass to establish the new recon battalions later this year.

Army pushes ahead with landmine that attacks from above, with European theater in mind

Army pushes ahead with landmine that attacks from above, with European theater in mind
Army pushes ahead with landmine that attacks from above, with European theater in mind

Textron Systems received two Army contracts in 2022 for anti-tank munition development and production. Eventually, the service wants to network such top-attack weapons with a bottom-attack landmine, a Textron exec told Breaking Defense.

Tunisian Air Force receives first of 8 T-6C trainers from Textron

Tunisian Air Force receives first of 8 T-6C trainers from Textron
Tunisian Air Force receives first of 8 T-6C trainers from Textron

Tunisian pilots are currently training with the new aircraft in the US ahead of transfer to the North African nation.

With Army combat aviation in mind, Textron plans upgrades to Shadow drone through at least 2036

With Army combat aviation in mind, Textron plans upgrades to Shadow drone through at least 2036
With Army combat aviation in mind, Textron plans upgrades to Shadow drone through at least 2036

The Army is replacing the Shadow in its infantry brigades, but Textron is upgrading as the company expects other Army groups, like aviation and special ops, to use it for more than a decade longer.

After Tunisian president’s power grab, are Western defense deals in doubt?

After Tunisian president’s power grab, are Western defense deals in doubt?
After Tunisian president’s power grab, are Western defense deals in doubt?

The US has criticized the “erosion” of democracy in the North African nation, but hasn’t said it would cancel or curtail aircraft sales.

Army Envisions Global 3D Terrain Map As Future PNT Aid For Operations

Army Envisions Global 3D Terrain Map As Future PNT Aid For Operations
Army Envisions Global 3D Terrain Map As Future PNT Aid For Operations

Brig. Gen. William Glaser, head of the Army’s Synthetic Training Environment effort, said his team is “very proud” of One World Terrain because it “really just started off as an idea within the simulations community, but it’s expanded out significantly into the operational community.”

Marine Corps Taps Textron, GD For ARV Prototype Contracts

Marine Corps Taps Textron, GD For ARV Prototype Contracts
Marine Corps Taps Textron, GD For ARV Prototype Contracts

The ARV is envisioned as a multi-purpose combat vehicle from which Marines can command and control robots and autonomous vehicles.

Aerospace Cos Wary Of Digital Design Revolution

Aerospace Cos Wary Of Digital Design Revolution
Aerospace Cos Wary Of Digital Design Revolution

“With a flattening budget topline (at best) and many competing Air Force investment priorities, it’s not at all clear that this program will continue. We might just be left with a museum-ready prototype,” Teal Group’s Richard Aboulafia says.

Lynx Strikes Back: How Rheinmetall Could Win Army OMFV (ANALYSIS)

Lynx Strikes Back: How Rheinmetall Could Win Army OMFV (ANALYSIS)
Lynx Strikes Back: How Rheinmetall Could Win Army OMFV (ANALYSIS)

The Army’s new priorities — emphasizing heavy armor and robotics — and Rheinmetall’s successes overseas combine to give the KF41 Lynx a fighting chance to be the new Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle.

OMFV: Rheinmetall, Textron & Raytheon Offer Lynx For Bradley Replacement – Again

OMFV: Rheinmetall, Textron & Raytheon Offer Lynx For Bradley Replacement – Again
OMFV: Rheinmetall, Textron & Raytheon Offer Lynx For Bradley Replacement – Again

These companies teamed up for the Army’s first, stillborn attempt to build a new armored troop carrier in 2019. This time they’re offering “a new variant.”

Top Defense Execs Ask For Help in Next COVID Stimulus Package

Top Defense Execs Ask For Help in Next COVID Stimulus Package
Top Defense Execs Ask For Help in Next COVID Stimulus Package

The biggest defense manufacturers in the world warned the Pentagon and OMB of “significant job losses in pivotal states” if Congress doesn’t come up with stimulus money to cover unforeseen expenses.