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U.S. military combat vehicle procurement and development
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The U.S. defense sector is seeing continues to see significant activity regarding armored vehicle procurement and technological development. Following a U.S. Army announcement that it had reached sufficient levels of a specific armored vehicle model, Congress secured funding to continue procurement of “excess” vehicles. In the weeks following the passage of the annual appropriations bill, Concurrently, defense contractor AM General and its employees donated over $58,000 to committees associated with key members of the appropriations committee. Concurrently, at the Association of At the US Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, AUSA 2026 exhibition, contractors are showcasing new showcased advanced military mobility and combat technologies. AM General is presenting unveiled a redesigned HUMVEE platform, an featuring a new powertrain with a 250-horsepower common rail direct injection engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. This modernization program, which includes improved suspension and future plans for autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle capabilities, is slated for its first production phase in late 2027. The company is also displaying a JLTV A2 equipped with counter-UAS capabilities and an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) integrated with AI capabilities, XTEND technology. BAE Systems, in partnership with Forterra and RENK America, introduced a new Autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), with an initial demonstration of the JLTV A2. Additionally, autonomous platform planned for February 2027. Regarding the U.S. Army’s program to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle via the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (MICV) has moved into a testing phase. Competitors (MICV), General Dynamics Land Systems and American Rheinmetall are scheduled to deliver prototypes have delivered prototypes. The testing program has shifted from Fort Irwin to Fort Hood, Texas, for where seven prototypes from each competitor—including General Dynamics’ Wolf prototype and a version of the American Rheinmetall Lynx family—will undergo soldier evaluations and field testing through early 2027.
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