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Marine Corps News
April 2022
Marine Corps Upgrading Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Fleet
By Yasmin TadjdehNORFOLK, Va. — The Marine Corps has ambitious plans for its fleet of tactical wheeled vehicles as it modernizes its inventory with new platforms and upgrades existing systems. -
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
March 2022
JUST IN: Army to Release Supply Chain Risk Management Directive
By Yasmin TadjdehNORFOLK, Va. — Governments across the globe have been shook by ongoing supply chain issues and now the Army is preparing to release a directive aimed at managing associated risks, an official said March 1. -
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
February 2022
Recompete for JLTV Offers Coveted Prize for Vehicle Makers
By Yasmin TadjdehMore than six years after Oshkosh Defense was awarded a mega contract to build the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle for the Army and Marine Corps, and with few new military vehicle programs on the horizon, the Defense Department is poised to reignite a fierce industry competition for the next version of the JLTV. -
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
February 2022
U.S. Military Wants Its Vehicles to Go Electric — With Detroit’s Help
By Jon HarperTo combat climate change, boost U.S. industry and achieve operational advantages, the Defense Department has ambitious plans to transform its fleet of ground vehicles through the introduction of electric and hybrid-electric drive technologies. Automakers see major opportunities to help the military and win business. -
Land Forces
January 2022
BREAKING: Oshkosh Defense Unveils New Hybrid-Electric JLTV
By Yasmin TadjdehOshkosh Defense debuted Jan. 25 a new version of its joint light tactical vehicle featuring hybrid-electric technology, which executives say will offer users increased capabilities and improved fuel economy. -
Land Forces
December 2021
Army, Industry Have Faith in New Approach for Bradley Replacement
After a handful of unsuccessful attempts to replace the Army’s aging Bradley fighting vehicle, the service hopes it is finally on the right track. -
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
July 2021
JUST IN: Report: Army Doing Poor Job Communicating its Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Needs
The Army could leverage the burgeoning U.S. truck market for its tactical wheeled vehicle needs if it could do a better job of communicating with manufacturers, a Government Accountability Office report released July 15 said. -
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
June 2021
Competitors Vie for Army Arctic Vehicle Contract
The Army is preparing to take on the extreme conditions of the unforgiving Arctic as it pursues a new cold weather vehicle. The service is ramping up testing as it works to select the manufacturer of its next-generation platform. -
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
May 2021
WEB EXCLUSIVE: GM Defense Hunts for More Business as it Opens New Plant
CONCORD, N.C. — Basking in the afterglow of winning its first major contract since jumping back into the defense market, General Motors’ subsidiary GM Defense is preparing to go after more contracts, its newly appointed president and CEO said May 4. -
Marine Corps News
April 2021
Marine Corps Releases More Details on Utility Vehicle Phase Out
The Marine Corps is slated to replace its utility task vehicle with a new ultra light tactical platform in the next two years, according to an official.
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