Oshkosh dangles JLTV bridge option for Marine Corps, but the deadline is looming
Delays at AM General to provide a new version of the JLTV to the Marines has led Oshkosh to step in with a solution.
AM General CEO defends JLTV A2 program after lawmakers’ funding threat
"The JLTV A2 transition proved especially challenging due to the unforeseen condition of the technical baseline we inherited," John Chadbourne, said in a release Friday.
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Three exercises that proved a new approach to C-UAS
Architecture that linked sensors, C2, RF effects, and lasers into a distributed c-UAS kill chain.
Oshkosh eyes potential Marine JLTV deal, citing growing readiness gaps under current contract
The Marine Corps didn’t provide specifics on why the service was possibly seeking another JLTV supplier, but told Breaking Defense in a statement that it "continuously evaluates acquisition options to ensure it can meet approved JLTV requirements, preserve readiness, and reduce fielding risk.”
GAO denies Oshkosh’s protest over $9.7 billion JLTV contract
After 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.
Oshkosh Defense formally protests Army’s $8.7B JLTV contract
The Government Accountability Office will weigh in on the Army’s multi-billion decision by mid-June.
After upset win, AM General moves ahead with JLTV A2 production facility
Meanwhile, the Army awaits word on whether Oshkosh Defense will protest multi-billion-dollar deal, potentially delaying the JLTV timeline.
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Processor upgrades enable computing at the edge
Avoiding vendor lock and providing more room for sensors and upgrades are critical considerations.
Army says it’s saving money with JLTV recompete, expects new test vehicles within 18 months
“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.
AM General wins Army’s JLTV recompete, deal valued up to $8.6 billion
A 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.
AM General will unveil hybrid Humvee ‘soon,’ targets National Guard
In an interview with Breaking Defense, AM General CEO Jim Cannon said that the company will display the vehicle at an exhibition "soon."
Army Tries Out Humvee-Mounted Howitzer
How do you safely fire a 105 mm cannon off the back of a Humvee? With a unique recoil-reduction system.
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Building the stand-off and stand-in weapons needed for the fight
Threats have changed the range, seeking and attack capabilities necessary to ensure effectiveness.
Israel’s Elbit Enters US Howitzer Shoot Off
The Army wants a wheeled howitzer that can keep up with its Stryker units, so the Israeli firm is shipping its 8x8 ATMOS gun to Yuma, where it’ll fire “hundreds of rounds.”
The EMP-Proof Truck: AM General Doubles Down On Humvee
SOUTH BEND, IND.: The US military replaced its Humvees in Afghanistan and Iraq, with heavier, better armored vehicles because of the threat from roadside bombs. But that approach may not work In a high-tech conflict, argues manufacturer AM General. You might want to go back to the Humvee. Why? Because it’s simpler. There are no […]
Big Gun, Small Truck: AM General Mounts Howitzer On Humvee (VIDEO)
AUSA: There are almost a quarter-million Humvees (and counting) around the world, from the US to Ukraine to the Philippines, and AM General built them all. The Indiana-based company is constantly finding new ways to upgrade the 1980s-vintage design, but this is the most radical I’ve seen: a cargo Humvee whose flatbed holds a howitzer, the kind of weapon […]
AM General’s Strategy Pays Off: $1.6B In Humvee Contracts
AM General will sell Afghanistan 1,259 M1151 Humvees plus 414 M1152 models. Humvee maker AM General just announced a $356 million contract to build 1,673 Humvees for Afghanistan. (The US is paying). It goes to show that even after losing the biggest military wheeled-vehicle contract of the century, AM General just keeps trucking along. Last […]