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Army’s Tactical Vehicle Strategy Focused On New Technologies, Aligning Priorities With Futures Command

Army’s Tactical Vehicle Strategy Focused On New Technologies, Aligning Priorities With Futures Command
FORT MCCOY, Wis. – A heavy expanded mobility tactical truck (HEMTT) prepares to recover another vehicle that has been immobilized by a mock improvised explosive device during a combat support training exercise at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 21, 2016. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Clinton Massey, 206th Broadcast Operations Detachment)

MONTEREY, Calif. --The Army is readying to shift its tactical vehicle strategy from sustainment efforts and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) procurement to building out new technology concepts, with a focus on aligning priorities with Futures Command and finalizing fleet recapitalization decisions in fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Officials at an NDIA conference here this week told attendees the service will continue evaluate its Humvee and heavy tactical vehicle portfolios and look to maximize capabilities on new platforms such as…

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