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HASC Panel Seeks Army Update On Vehicle Electrification, Advanced Combat Engine Plans

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, July 28th, 2021

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HASC Panel Seeks Army Update On Vehicle Electrification, Advanced Combat Engine Plans

GM Defense's Infantry Squad Vehicle. Photo: Matthew Beinart.

A House Armed Services Committee (HASC) panel has proposed requiring the Army to brief lawmakers on the service’s plans for electrification of its ground vehicle fleet and pursuit of an advanced combat engine for the future Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle. The HASC Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee’s mark for the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, set to be considered on Thursday, notes the panel is interested in the Army’s progress crafting an initial capabilities document for the…

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