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Army

Contractors Submit JLTV Proposals In Time For Tuesday’s Deadline

Pat Host

Tuesday, February 10th, 2015

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Contractors Submit JLTV Proposals In Time For Tuesday’s Deadline

JLTV Photo: Oshkosh Defense

The three contractor teams bidding for the Army and Marine Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program submitted their proposals in time for Tuesday’s deadline.The Lockheed Martin [LMT]-BAE Systems team’s offering includes a Cummins [CMI] 4.5-litre, 4-cylinder engine that the team says provides greater displacement than many V6 engines, while generating superior fuel efficiency. The offering’s drive train is supported by an Allison [ALSN] 6-speed transmission. It also features what the team calls an innovative Power Generation Exportable power solution…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

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Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

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Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

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