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BAE Systems Sitting Out Army’s OMFV Competition, Setting Sights On Robotic Combat Vehicle

BAE Systems Sitting Out Army’s OMFV Competition, Setting Sights On Robotic Combat Vehicle
BAE Systems' MkIV CV90. Photo: Matthew Beinart

BAE Systems will not participate in the Army’s effort to replace its Bradleys with the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle and instead plans to focus on programs such as the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) and Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA), according to a company spokeswoman. The decision to not compete for OMFV was attributed to a determination the program’s requirements and acquisition schedule didn’t align with BAE's development priorities, the spokeswoman, Alicia Gray, said in response to query. “Following careful evaluation…

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