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

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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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