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Army Readying Light Robotic Combat Vehicle Program, Plan To Award Two Prototype Deals

Army Readying Light Robotic Combat Vehicle Program, Plan To Award Two Prototype Deals
2018 demo of an autonomous combat vehicle as part of a DARPA’s off-road autonomy program to support the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) Autonomous Ground Resupply Mission. (Courtesy Photo: National Robotic Engineering Center)

The Army is moving ahead with its Robotic Combat-Light (RCV-L) program, releasing a new notice Friday detailing plans to solicit white papers in June and eventually award up to two prototype contracts for vendors to deliver four test platforms. A draft requirements document included with Friday’s notice lays out the Army’s goal to have a light robotic vehicle intended to provide commanders a modular reconnaissance platform  capable traveling up to 25 miles per hour and carrying at least 1,200 pounds.…

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