# UK Light Mobility Vehicle procurement competition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-light-mobility-vehicle-procurement-competition > Updated: 2026-10-02T12:33:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Team LionStrike consortium, consisting of NP Aerospace, BAE Systems, and GM Defense, is participating in the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme to replace the British Army’s Land Rover and Pinzgauer vehicle families. Initially, NP Aerospace was appointed as the prime contractor and lead interface for the bid. In this capacity, NP Aerospace also serves as an official original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certified support provider for the proposed GM vehicles, enabling the company to perform maintenance, repairs, and modifications both in the UK and during deployed operations. Following these developments, the consortium was selected to advance to the next stage of the LMV competition. The proposal utilizes platforms such as the ISV, Silverado LD, and Silverado HD. The team’s strategy focuses on increasing UK industrial participation and supporting sovereign capability through the UK supply chain. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Team LionStrike advances in UK Light Mobility Vehicle competition Team LionStrike, a consortium of NP Aerospace, GM Defense, and BAE Systems, has progressed to the next stage of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle competition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/team-lionstrike-advances-in-uk-light-mobility-vehicle-competition ### 2026-09-16: NP Aerospace appointed prime contractor for Team LionStrike LMV bid NP Aerospace has been named prime contractor for Team LionStrike’s bid for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme, serving as the lead interface and OEM-certified support provider. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/np-aerospace-appointed-prime-contractor-for-team-lionstrike-lmv-bid --- Cite as: UK Light Mobility Vehicle procurement competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-light-mobility-vehicle-procurement-competition