Army eyes cancellation of new logistics boat, halting TOW missile buys
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said the transformation push is expected to free up $48 billion over the next five years.
Army to cancel planned Robotic Combat Vehicle award, pause howitzer competition: Sources
A day after the service unveiled a massive shake up, a two-star general’s email sheds light on additional ground combat vehicle cuts and plans to accelerate work on a Bradley replacement and future Abrams tank.
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As Army leaders reconsider needs and rumors swirl, industry braces for potential ground vehicle cuts
"[We’re] trying to figure out what's going to happen," an industry official told Breaking Defense. "I joke about the crystal ball, but it's kind of anybody's guess right now about what could come out."
Army eyeing first Human Machine Integrated Formations in 2027, common controller for robotics
“We don't want a robot wandering off the battlefield. We don't want one being taken over by a potential adversary,” RCCTO Director Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch told Breaking Defense.
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From more drones to smaller command posts, Army’s 3rd ID tests out new tactics
“We had battalions and squads with UAS that had not had them in that volume or at those echelons before. We endeavored to make contact with unmanned systems first,” said Col. Jim Armstrong, the commander of 1st ABCT, 3rd ID.
BAE Systems eyes larger AMPV production line, new variants, foreign customers
As company leaders eye new AMPV variants and potential international customers, they want to boost the York facility's annual production capacity up towards 220 vehicles.
‘Step by step’: BAE eyes yearlong AMPV ramp up, new prototypes
At this week’s AUSA Global Force symposium, the company is showing off its new AMPV NxT prototype, a vehicle featuring Elbit’s UT30 Mk2.
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Army crafting new Abrams upgrade plan with GDLS as prime, ‘robust’ subsystem competition
“Expect to see as the [program manager] comes out with the acquisition strategy, a lot of competition investments,” said Army Under Secretary Gabe Camarillo.
BAE Systems planning counter-drone demo for US Army using new prototype AMPV
The demo comes as the company's other arms also seek out ways to equip vehicles with counter-UAS capabilities.
BAE Systems, Army ink $797 million AMPV production deal
The deal could soar to $1.6 billion for an unspecified number of vehicles.
AMPVs and ACVs spur changes for BAE Systems’ York production line
Assembly of the Army’s new self-propelled howitzer program is moving out of the York facility to make way for an AMPV and ACV “Center of Excellence.”