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Army

3 JLTV Competitors Finish Limited User Testing; RFP Expected ‘Any Day’

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, November 19th, 2014

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3 JLTV Competitors Finish Limited User Testing; RFP Expected ‘Any Day’

Oshkosh Defense JLTV Offering L-ATV Photo: Oshkosh Defense

The Army and Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Limited User Testing (LUT) wrapped up earlier this month, representing the last step in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase before the three contractors send in their bids for a production contract. The contractors–AM General, Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Oshkosh Defense [OSK]–were asked to deliver 22 vehicles each for soldiers and Marines to test in realistic environments. “The completed LUT focused on the JLTV system capabilities, functions, operations and…

Congress

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

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Congress

House Heads For Recess Without Moving On NDAA After Procedural Vote Fails

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