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Army News

March 2019

JUST IN: Army Open to International Competitors for Next-Gen Combat Vehicle

By Connie Lee
The Army is willing to consider international companies for its next-generation combat vehicle initiative, according to the service’s undersecretary.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

April 2018

Russia Rolling Ahead with Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicles

By Connie Lee
Russia is moving forward with efforts to develop semi-autonomous unmanned ground vehicles that could be used in combat against U.S. and NATO forces, according to one expert.
Land Forces

October 2017

Army to Equip Brigade of Abrams with Active Protection System by 2020

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
The Army plans to equip a brigade of Abrams main battle tanks with the Trophy active protection system by 2020, a service official said Oct. 9.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems

April 2017

IBM Employing Watson to Maintain Vehicles

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
IBM is using artificial intelligence to help the military better maintain its fleet of vehicles.
Land Forces

May 2016

Army Selects JLTV Truck for Light Recon Vehicle Program

By Stew Magnuson
The Army has decided for the time being to use the new joint light tactical vehicle as the platform for its upcoming light reconnaissance vehicle program rather than procuring a new system, service officials said May 11.
Combat Vehicles

May 2016

Army Ground Mobility Vehicle Program Stalled Until Congress Passes Budget

By Stew Magnuson
Congress the Lynchpin for Army Ground Mobility Vehicle Program to Move Forward, DoD Official Says
Global Defense Market

March 2016

Brazil Orders Upgraded Amphibious Vehicles

By Allyson Versprille
The Brazilian marine corps recently negotiated a contract for 23 upgraded amphibious assault vehicles to be delivered in 2017.
Budget

February 2016

Army 2017 Budget Request Focuses on Threats in Europe (UPDATED)

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
As the Army focuses on potential conflicts in Europe, many of its modernization programs are being cut.
Marine Corps News

November 2015

Marines Select BAE, SAIC to Build Amphibious Combat Vehicle Prototypes

By Allyson Versprille and Jon Harper
The Marine Corps on Nov. 24 chose BAE Systems and SAIC to build 32 prototypes of a new fighting vehicle designed to replace its fleet of aging amphibious assault vehicles.
Global Defense Market

November 2015

Lockheed Invests in Ground Combat Vehicles

By Allyson Versprille
With a full production run of the expensive F-35 joint strike fighter becoming less likely, Lockheed Martin is diversifying its portfolio and looking for future sources of revenue in new markets such as ground vehicles, said one analyst.