The United States Army awarded GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to provide 121 infantry squad vehicles (ISVs), as well as security and support equipment.
According to the site Defence Blogthe contracting authority for the program is the United States Army Contracting Command located at the Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, United States.
GM Defensebased in Detroit, Michigan, was awarded this firm-fixed-price contract valued at $18,812,579 for this specific order. The cumulative face value of the entire contractual framework exceeds $458 million.
Under the terms of the contract, work locations and funding allocations will be determined for each order issued. The estimated completion date for the current acquisition effort 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. Anti-lock braking systems and electronic stability control kits will be integrated as part of the vehicle package.
Developed by GM Defensethe Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) is a lightweight tactical vehicle intended to quickly transport infantry squads through difficult terrain while remaining compatible with air mobility operations.
Unlike heavier armored vehicles traditionally used by army formations, the ISV was designed to prioritize speed, flexibility and ease of deployment, being able to be transported by military helicopters such as the CH-47 Chinook or the UH-60 Black Hawk.
According to GM Defensethe ISV can reach speeds in excess of 110 kilometers per hour and its operational range exceeds 500 kilometers under normal conditions.
In addition to its mobility, the ISV was designed with a reduced visual and electronic signature compared to heavier armored vehicles, which can help units limit detection when moving through contested areas.
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