Industry competitors line up for next phase of Army’s Common Tactical Truck program
Company officials from competitors like Rheinmetall and Oshkosh hype their offerings ahead of expected final request for proposals.
Military vehicle industry keeps an eye on Army for change to electrification push
“There are advantages [in hybrid, electric solutions], but the Army seems to be not as focused on electrification and, to some degree, hybridization as it was in the past,” NDIA's Valde Garcia told Breaking Defense.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
Army sees 3D printing taking off ‘very, very soon’
From printing thousands of drone “bodies” to hundreds of vehicle components, the land service sees a host of opportunities from additive manufacturing.
Unmanned ground vehicles ‘really crucial’ in fight against Russia: Ukrainian official
Maj. Gen. Borys Kremenskyi told a ground vehicles conference his military is ready to “test” any options industry has to offer.
GS Engineering’s REAPr unmanned ground vehicle designed for US Marines
“The Marine Corps wanted basically anything that could be a modular payload on a robot. They wanted a laundry list of capabilities...," said GS Engineering's Traci Webb.
Army, Clemson University unveil upgraded Deep Orange semi-autonomous vehicle
Sponsored by the Army, Deep Orange is a vehicle prototype program in which Clemson students design, engineer and build a new ground platform each year.
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Army, industry vehicle teams embrace off-the-shelf solutions, but not always
"We don't use a tank for everything, and we shouldn't use a COTS [commercial off-the-shelf] product for everything," said Anduril's Chris Orlowski.
US Army pushing forward with organic industrial base modernization
Brig. Gen. Michael B. Lalor, head of the Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM), told Breaking Defense this week the service plans to break ground in FY25 on the Long Range Precision Fires Facility at Watervliet Arsenal, NY.
‘Money truck’ awaits: Army officials chafe at defense industry’s inability to increase production
“I am personally no longer interested in hearing about COVID. That time is over, okay? It is time to deliver and produce and meet the commitment,” Brig. Gen. Michael Lalor said at GVSETS 2024.
Digital engineering saving time, money on Army’s XM30 vehicle competition: Officials
Acquisition official Young Bang said it would otherwise take “forever” to comb through data from program competitors General Dynamics Land Systems and American Rheinmetall Vehicles.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
Army plans for faster AI adoption, for defense too
The branch intends to use AI to improve the operation of sensors, ground vehicles and aviation as well as training capabilities. It is also interested in counter-AI and attack AI solutions.
What is preventing the Army from integrating autonomous vehicles into its formations?
Challenges related to software, communication and mobility of UGVs have been a concern for the branch. The bureaucracy involved in procurement processes also hampers efforts to deploy uncrewed platforms into convoys.
Better mobility ‘key’ to Army operations in the extremes of the high north: Official
The service has been conducting several R&D and procurement programs to prepare its vehicles to succeed in extreme weather conditions.
Army, Clemson University unveil new, optionally manned Deep Orange 15 rescue vehicle
The semi-autonomous, optionally piloted, high-speed, off-road platform to be a “research platform” for cutting edge tech.