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Army GCV Program Kicks Off–Emphasizes Affordability, Capability

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

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Affordability and capability are the focus as the Army moves forward swiftly on its priority Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program, service and contractor officials said. Technology Development (TD) contracts were awarded to teams led by General Dynamics [GD], $439.7 million, and BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman [NOC], $449.9 million, Aug. 18, hours after the acquisition decision memorandum was signed by top Defense Department acquisition official Ashton Carter (Defense Daily, Aug. 19). "Given the economic environment the nation currently…

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