Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems will use its own funding to manufacture the next-generation amphibious vehicle before the Marine Corps issues a contract award in June, while competitor Science Applications International Corp. is now in the midst of production planning.

The Office of Naval Research is embarking on a science and technology effort focused on a fifth-generation Light Armored Vehicle replacement for the Marine Corps and intends to hold an industry day next month.

The Army has awarded the third and final contract with BAE Systems for low-rate initial production of the Paladin Integrated Management system's M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier vehicles, with the option to purchase full-rate production vehicles beginning in fiscal year 2018.

The Marine Corps sent the Amphibious Combat Vehicle downselect request for proposals last week to BAE Systems and Science Applications International Corp.

The Army has finalized its requirements for a new vehicle to bolster its infantry brigade combat teams, issuing a long-awaited request for proposals for the Mobile Protected Firepower program.

Industry is crafting solutions for the Army's Mobile Protected Firepower program, intended to add mobility and lethality to infantry brigade combat teams, ahead of a final request for proposals due for release in the coming weeks.

A pair of recent exercises enabled the 2nd Cavalry Regiment to train on "a very realistic objective" to test "real integration" with foreign partners, according to the regimental commander.

The commander of the Europe-based 2nd Cavalry Regiment says his unit’s participation in the Stryker lethality upgrade process has paid dividends.

The commander of U.S. Army Europe continues to call for aviation assets, short-range air defense, and long-range fires, but is encouraged by efforts to increase capability on the continent.