General Dynamics unit wins contract to build new light tank for …
WEBJun 28, 2022 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army on Tuesday selected General Dynamics Land Systems to build a light tank meant to improve mobility, protection and direct-fire capabilities for Infantry Brigade...
Everything to know about the Army’s new 38-ton light tank
WEBSep 9, 2022 · In June, the US Army announced it was spending up to $1.14 billion on this brand-new light tank, which is formally called the Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle. The contract, awarded to...
General Dynamics to begin building US Army’s new light tank …
WEBOct 10, 2022 · The Army in June selected GDLS to build a light tank meant to improve mobility, protection and direct-fire capabilities for infantry brigade combat teams. The system features a new chassis...
The U.S. Army Is Getting Its First Light Tanks in Over 50 Years
WEBJun 30, 2022 · On Tuesday, the U.S. Army signed a contract to receive its first light tanks in more than half a century. The new Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle will go not to the heavy armored...
A lighter, high-tech Abrams tank is taking shape - Defense News
WEBMay 31, 2024 · The U.S. Army awarded the manufacturer of Abrams tanks a contract this month to begin the preliminary design of its new tank variant expected to be lighter and feature high-tech capabilities so...
A New Armored Vehicle Is Coming to the Army. It Could Be a …
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Unveiled June 10, the M10 Booker is the first specialized armored vehicle with a tank-sized gun to join the Army in decades, a tool for wars that the service hasn't prepared for since the fall...
Big moves ahead on light tank, Bradley replacement and robot …
WEBDec 27, 2023 · A new light tank and fighting vehicle will help the ground forces add firepower and improve troop mobility.
General Dynamics wins $1.14 billion Mobile Protected Firepower …
WEBJun 28, 2022 · The Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle, which will be the Army’s first new designed vehicle in over 40 years, will provide the Army’s infantry brigades with a light tank for directing...
The Army Just Selected Its First Light Tank In Decades - The War …
WEBJun 29, 2022 · For the first time since the Cold War, the U.S. Army is set to acquire and field a new light tank. The service announced today that General Dynamics Land Systems has won its Mobile Protected Firepower program competition and has been awarded a contract worth up to $1.14 billion.
New Army light tank under construction - Army Times
WEBDec 29, 2022 · New Army light tank under construction. General Dynamics Land Systems began assembling the Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower system in November, after being selected in June to build the...
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