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Australia Intends Joining JLTV Program; U.K., NATO, Others May Follow

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Thursday, October 30th, 2008

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By Ann Roosevelt Australia plans to participate in the Technology Demonstration phase of the United State's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, while other nations are discussing participation, according to officials. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wolfgang Petermann, PM JLTV-Army, told Defense Daily: "The Joint Services have entered into initial discussions with Australia, the United Kingdom, and other NATO and non-NATO countries per guidance from the Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE). Discussions are still in progress." Separately, an Army source said, "The…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]