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September 2023
XM30 Ushers in New Era for Fighting Vehicles
By Bridgit SullivanTalk of innovative digital engineering solutions for the military services is often accompanied by comments about the “valley of death,” which includes acquisition hurdles for emerging technologies, long lead times and resourcing for current versus future capabilities. Digital transformation not only faces process barriers, but it also faces skepticism as to whether lines of effort are implementable at speed and scale across the services. -
September 2023
Marine Corps Seeking Intel on Reconnaissance Vehicle
By Allyson ParkThe latest update to the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 modernization plan highlights the service’s transition of light armored reconnaissance battalions to mobile reconnaissance battalions, which will require a mix of aerial, sea and land systems. One potential system is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, which is currently in the evaluation process as the service contemplates its requirements. -
July 2023
Marine Corps Fields More Mobile Light Tactical Vehicle
By Allyson ParkThe Marine Corps has begun fielding Polaris’s MRZR Alpha 4 Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle, marking a significant milestone in the Corps’ Force Design 2030 modernization effort. -
June 2023
Despite Budget Cuts, Marine Corps Modernizing Ground Vehicles
With the U.S. pivot to the Indo-Pacific, the Marine Corps is prioritizing investment in maritime capabilities, rapidly reducing the resources for its tactical wheeled vehicles. -
May 2023
U.S.-Made Counter-Drone Trucks Head for Ukraine
By Scott R. GourleyUkraine will soon receive a limited number of “gun truck” systems to enhance the nation’s counter-drone capabilities. -
May 2023
SOCOM Lays Out Shopping List For Key Vehicle Upgrades
U.S. Special Operations Command is shifting its focus from counter-terrorism operations to near-peer competition, and it needs help from industry to ensure its land vehicles have the right capabilities for future missions, a service official said. -
March 2023
Middle East Militaries Eye More Rugged Tactical Vehicles
Middle East countries are looking to upgrade their fleets of tactical wheeled vehicles that can move around and survive the threats of modern, dynamic battlefields. In response, vendors from all over the world came to IDEX to exhibit their advanced vehicles — many with added weapons and subsystems — that meet the region’s demands. -
August 2022
BREAKING: BAE Wins Army's Hotly Competed Cold Weather Vehicle Contract
BAE Systems — along with its Swedish division — has won the Army’s competition to build the new Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle program, according to the company. -
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. -
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.