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GD To Unveil Hybrid-Electric AbramsX, StrykerX Tech Demonstrators At AUSA

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

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GD To Unveil Hybrid-Electric AbramsX, StrykerX Tech Demonstrators At AUSA

General Dynamics Land Systems' AbramsX. Photo: GDLS.

General Dynamics Land Systems [GD] next week will unveil two new hybrid-electric technology demonstrator platforms, an AbramsX and StrykerX, as the company aims to showcase its latest in combat vehicle advancements. Company officials told Defense Daily the two vehicles, which will both be on display at the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) annual conference in Washington, D.C., will highlight new capabilities that could be applied as upgrades to existing fleets or for new combat vehicle programs the Army…

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