Marines to start development on Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Increment 2 in 2029
The Increment 2 iteration will consist of a counter unmanned aerial system variant, a recovery variant and one for precision fires.
Army may reexamine ground vehicle programs amid ‘constantly evolving’ environment: Official
When it comes to other programs that could see a reworking, the official pointed to a recent commercial solutions opening for the Common Tactical Truck program.
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General Dynamics-led team unveils self-driving truck with microwave counter-drone tech
The Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle consists of a commercial Ford F600 model truck tricked out with Kodiak’s autonomous driving software and Eprius’ high-power microwave (HPM) c-UAS platform.
Army network team eyes new requirements for smaller, mobile, survivable command posts
"So instead of building something from the beginning, that's one big thing, and that our soldiers are just going to take winches to and take apart anyway, this allows us to build something that's a little bit more modular,” said Gen. Patrick Ellis, director of the C2 CFT.
Polish foreign minister warns Ukraine losses will be Speaker Johnson’s ‘responsibility’
The plea from Radosław Sikorski adds to a chorus of European officials who have grown concerned by Washington’s reluctance to approve the new funding and wider fears that Europe cannot sustain the war effort without American weapon supplies.
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.
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No protests: Army clears hurdle to keep OMFV — now XM30 — development work rolling
“While we are disappointed with the result, we remain focused on producing quality vehicles and expanded capabilities for soldiers,” said a spokesperson for BAE Systems, among the competitors not chosen to move forward.
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’s FY24 budget request doesn’t include funding for new Abrams prototype
The service is deciding if it will continue onward with a SEPv4 Abrams and future upgrades or find a new future main battle tank.
GDLS showcases short-range air defense payload on Tracked Robot 10-Ton
The company plans to use its TRX demonstrator for its entry potential in the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle prototyping competition.
Army working to fix Mobile Protected Firepower toxic fume issue
The Pentagon’s chief weapons tester recently revealed that when soldiers fire the main gun, “high levels of toxic fumes” fill the vehicle.
What is the Marine Corps’ Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle?
General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems are in a head-to-head competition with nearly $7 billion on the line.
Poland to receive 250 advanced Abrams tanks under $1 billion contract
The award caps off a year-long effort by Poland to sign a contract for the newest version of the Abrams tank, an effort that began as Russia amassed troops on Ukraine's border.
Strykers To Get New Counter-Drone Tech With General Dynamics, Epirus Partnership
The partnership will initially integrate onto Strykers, but as has an eye on future autonomous platforms.