Army planning hybrid tactical vehicle tests next year
After testing hybrid Bradley Fighting Vehicles, the Army will test hybrid Humvees and JLTVs.
Army ground vehicle lab researches different batteries in quest for electrified fleet
Battery 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.
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How Defense Teams Can Scale AI Without Increasing Data Risk
AI is expanding the mission data footprint across defense environments, increasing the need for scalable, layered data-at-rest (DAR) protection.
SOCOM receives first Spike NLOS system integrated on a JLTV
The launch platform can be integrated onto vehicles smaller than JLTVs, Lockheed officials said, but didn't get into details.
Army fires starting gun on $7.3 billion JLTV competition
Current maker of the infantry vehicle, Oshkosh Defense, must face competitors to be Army/Marine supplier.
For the Army, looming budgets and multi-domain everything: 2022 Preview
Here's the key Army storylines we'll be tracking at Breaking Defense next year.
Oshkosh Defense to build another 1,600 JLTVs for the Army
The award comes ahead of the Army's $6.5 billion recompete of the contract next year.
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How defensive cyber responds to hockey-stick growth of AI-driven threats
Artificial intelligence is reshaping adversarial cyber operations at machine speed, requiring defenders to increase operational tempo while imposing pain and cost.
Oshkosh Expects Lower Defense Revenue As JLTV Buying Slows
Company executives said that JLTV program is a good "base" for Oshkosh to win "adjacent" vehicle contracts.
GM’s Massive Electric Vehicle Investments Could Pay Off For Defense
The parent company has pledged to invest $35 billion through 2025 for investments in electric and autonomous vehicles.
What Is NMESIS, The Marine Corps’ New Ship Killer?
The Marine Corps says the new missile is a top modernization priority. Analysts say China is a big reason why.
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Advances In Production For Next-Generation Tactical Vehicles
A bright future for tactical vehicles. See Breaking Defense Game Changer here.
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In contested seas, autonomy must anticipate, not just navigate
As missions stretch farther and comms grow less reliable, predictive software could become the edge that keeps missions afloat.
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Manufacturing Tactical Vehicles On A World-Class Level
GM Defense is infusing its tactical vehicles with the same, repeatable processes for build and quality that go into General Motors’ commercial vehicles.
JLTV: Upstart GM Defense Takes On Incumbent Oshkosh
Oshkosh designed and builds the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, but next year the Army will reopen the competition to all comers. The most vocal challenger: upstart GM Defense.
JLTV: GM Defense’s Uphill Battle Vs. Oshkosh
Oshkosh, the incumbent, makes military trucks by the thousand. GM Defense, the upstart, has little recent military experience — but is backed by one of the world’s biggest auto companies.
OMFV: Korea’s Hanwha Is Officially In
The Korean company is partnering with US-based Oshkosh. That means at least five teams are now competing to replace the M2 Bradley, a far stronger response than the Army’s first attempt in 2019.