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Land Forces
March 2019
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program Could See Cuts
By Jon HarperArmy leaders have been vocal about the need to redirect money to pay for their top six modernization priorities, raising questions about whether the joint light tactical vehicle program will be fully funded. -
Land Forces
February 2019
Autonomous Convoy Tech Moves Toward Official Program
By Connie LeeAfter years of exploring the technology, the Army is gearing up to turn its autonomous truck convoy demonstrations into a formal program of record. -
Land Forces
February 2019
Army Driving Forward with Electric Vehicle Plans
While government and industry have long been experimenting with electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, JP-8 conventional fuel — with its long logistical tail — is still king on the battlefield. But technological advancements in batteries and alternative fuels could shake up the status quo. -
Land Forces
February 2019
‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ Leads Textron Systems to Company Acquisition
A segment on former talk show host Jay Leno’s television series led Textron Systems to acquire a ground robotics vehicle developer. -
Land Forces
February 2019
Army Looks to Replace Cold Weather Vehicle
By Connie LeeIncreased activity and competition in the Arctic are prompting the Pentagon to put a renewed focus on the region. -
Land Forces
February 2019
JUST IN: Marine Corps to Release RFP for New Ultralight Vehicle
By Jon HarperThe Marine Corps plans to release a request for proposals later this year for a new family of ultralight tactical vehicles, an acquisition official said Feb. 5. -
Army News
February 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins, Commanding General of Army Combat Capabilities Development Command
By Jon HarperMaj. Gen. Cedric Wins is commanding general of the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command. CCDC was previously known as Research, Development and Engineering Command until it was officially renamed Feb. 3 and put under Army Futures Command, the organization responsible for spearheading the service’s top six modernization priorities. -
Land Forces
February 2019
International Market: Opportunities Abound for U.S. Military Vehicles
Foreign nations looking to modernize and build up their military vehicle fleets will provide U.S. manufacturers with new revenue streams over the next several years, analysts and industry leaders have said. -
Land Forces
June 2018
Analyst: Burgeoning Weight of Military Ground Vehicles 'Unsustainable'
By Vivienne MachiPARIS — Ground combat vehicles around the world are being overburdened with protective gear, sensors and other capabilities, to the detriment of mobility and transportability, said one analyst June 14. -
Land Forces
June 2018
Raytheon, Safran to Co-Develop Next-Gen Combat Vehicle Sighting Systems
By Vivienne MachiPARIS — Raytheon and Safran — a French electronics and defense firm — have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on new infrared sight capabilities for NATO combat vehicles, the companies announced June 13.
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