The United States Army has awarded GM Defense a $18.8 million contract to supply 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs), along with safety and support equipment.
According to the website Defence Blog, the contracting authority for the program is the U.S. Army Contracting Command located at the Detroit Arsenal in Michigan (USA).
GM Defense, based in Detroit, Michigan, received the firm-fixed-price contract valued at $18,812,579 for this specific order. The cumulative nominal value of the broader contract framework exceeds $458 million.
Under the terms of the contract, work locations and funding allocations will be determined with 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 Defense, the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) is a light tactical vehicle intended to transport infantry squads quickly across difficult terrain while maintaining compatibility with air mobility operations.
Unlike heavier armored vehicles traditionally used by Army formations, the ISV was designed to emphasize speed, flexibility, and ease of deployment, and can be transported by military helicopters such as the CH-47 Chinook or the UH-60 Black Hawk.
According to GM Defense, the ISV is capable of reaching speeds of more than 110 kilometers per hour, and its operational range exceeds 500 kilometers under normal conditions.
In addition to mobility, the ISV was designed with a reduced visual and electronic profile compared with heavier armored vehicles, which may help units limit detection while moving through contested areas.
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