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GD, BAE Systems In Delivery Process For Light Tank Prototypes Ahead Of Upcoming Soldier Assessment

GD, BAE Systems In Delivery Process For Light Tank Prototypes Ahead Of Upcoming Soldier Assessment
General Dynamics Land Systems' Mobile Protected Firepower light tank. Photo: General Dynamics.

Both General Dynamics [GD] and BAE Systems are in the process of delivering their light tank prototypes for the Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower program ahead of soldier assessment starting in January, the companies told Defense Daily. General Dynamics has delivered 10 of the 12 total vehicles to date, with the remaining two scheduled to be delivered by the end of December, while BAE System said the Army will receive its MPF platform within the week. In December 2018, the Army…

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