General Dynamics [GD] UK announced its ASCOD SV, candidate for the Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) Specialist Vehicle (SV) program, offers the option of early delivery for the heaviest direct fire vehicle variants as a result of its weight capability and turret design. GD U.K. Chief Engineer John Abunassar said in a statement: "From day one, ASCOD SV offers full operation at 42 tons. This means it can carry a 120mm gun easily without compromising armor or performance. Our design…
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SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships
The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]
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The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]
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Army ‘Looking At Options’ For Supporting Munitions Boost Plans If Reconciliation Fails, Official Says
The Army is “looking at options” for how it would support planned boosts to munitions production if Congress doesn’t pass a reconciliation bill with the requested funding, a senior acquisition […]
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