The United States Army awarded the company GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to supply 121 infantry squad vehicles (ISVs) along with security and support equipment.
According to the website Defence Blog is the contracting authority of the US Army Contracting Command program located at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan (USA).
Company GM Defenselocated in Detroit, Michigan, was awarded this $18,812,579 firm-fixed-price contract for this particular order. The total nominal value of the broader contract framework exceeds $458 million.
Under the terms of the contract, work locations and funding allocations will be determined for each order placed. The estimated completion date for the current acquisition program is April 30, 2027.
The order includes 121 infantry squad vehicles (ISVs) as well as support equipment designed to improve vehicle safety and operational stability. The vehicle package will include ABS systems and electronic stability control kits.
The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), developed by the company GM Defenseis a light tactical vehicle designed to rapidly transport infantry teams over difficult terrain while maintaining compatibility with air mobility operations.
Unlike the heavier armored vehicles traditionally used by army units, the ISV has been designed with speed, flexibility and ease of deployment in mind and can be carried by military helicopters such as CH-47 Chinook or UH-60 Black Hawk.
According to GM Defense the ISV is capable of reaching speeds of over 110 kilometers per hour and its operational range exceeds 500 kilometers under normal conditions.
In addition to mobility, the ISV has been designed with a smaller visual and electronic profile compared to heavier armored vehicles, which can help troops reduce their detection when moving in conflict areas.
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