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Army Seeking Industry Input To Inform Hybrid-Electric Stryker Plans

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

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Army Seeking Industry Input To Inform Hybrid-Electric Stryker Plans

Stryker. Photo: U.S. Army

The Army is soliciting industry’s input for capabilities to get after pursuing a hybrid-electric version of its Stryker combat vehicle, according to a recent notice. A new Request for Information published in early November details the Army’s interest in a hybrid-electric Stryker’s ability to offer increased automotive performance, silent watch and silent mobility operations and external power generation. “The Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) is seeking sources and information to identify the cost and ability to support…

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Army

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