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GM Creates Defense Unit, Introduces Electric Platform For Modular Vehicle Applications

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, October 9th, 2017

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GM Creates Defense Unit, Introduces Electric Platform For Modular Vehicle Applications

General Motors' new SURUS hydrogen fuel cell powered modular chassis. Photo: GM

General Motors [GM] this month launched a new defense subsidiary to support its defense customers and also introduced a new commercially-developed electric platform that can accommodate host of military applications ranging from utility vehicles to radar carriers.The new military products unit is GM Defense LLC. GM, which once owned the former Hughes Aircraft defense company, sold that business to Raytheon [RTN] in the late 1990s.The new defense unit will help the company better focus on its customers’ needs.“This new business…

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]