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Army

BAE Systems Finds Steady Armored Vehicle Business

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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

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By Ann Roosevelt BAE Systems leverages many technologies and systems used in its up-armored Humvees and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles in its armored commercial vehicle business--the largest supplier to the U.S. government, according to officials. "The challenge comes while providing higher protection to meet changing threats yet make [the vehicle] look like it came from the original equipment manufacturer," Sean Murphy, director, sales for BAE Systems Mobility & Protection Systems, told Defense Daily at the recent Association of the U.S.…

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, […]