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Categories: TECHNOLOGY · BUSINESS

US Army ISV‑Heavy vehicle program

Entities: United States Army · Ford Motor Company · U.S. Army · Department of Defense · BC Customs LLC

Overview

In late July 2026, Ford Motor Co. announced it was competing with General Motors and Utah‑based off‑road maker BC Customs for a Pentagon contract to develop a new tactical pickup truck for the U.S. Army. Ford planned to build three prototypes based on its Super Duty line, while GM field‑tested its “ISV‑Heavy” prototype built on the Silverado platform. The contract called for roughly 600 trucks, with the winner expected in 2027.

Later the same day, the Army formally awarded development contracts to all three firms—GM Defense, Ford, and BC Customs—to produce nine ISV‑Heavy prototypes (three per company) by March 2027. The vehicles will support the Army’s Mobile Brigade Combat Teams, providing mobile power and transport. An initial purchase of 34 units is slated for FY2027 at an estimated $617,000 each.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    U.S. Army awards ISV‑Heavy prototype contracts to GM Defense, Ford, BC Customs

    The U.S. Army awarded contracts to GM Defense, Ford and BC Customs to build nine Infantry Squad Vehicle‑Heavy prototypes, slated for delivery by March 2027 for testing ahead of a planned 606‑vehicle fleet.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ford and GM vie for US Army tactical truck contract

    Ford, GM and BC Customs are racing to win a Pentagon contract for a new U.S. Army tactical pickup, with Ford planning three Super Duty prototypes for a 600‑truck production run.

Sources

breakingdefense.com · foxbusiness.com · insidedefense.com · vanguardia.com.mx