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Dive Brief:
The U.S. Army has awarded contracts to the Ford Motor Co., GM Defense and BC Customs on June 30 as part of its efforts to upgrade its Heavy Infantry Squad Vehicle, the military branch confirmed in an email Monday to Manufacturing Dive.
The three automotive companies will each develop three prototypes of the ISV-H as part of a competition. Desired capabilities include traveling 62 miles in eight hours with a gas tank just three-fourths full. Contract requirements also include right-to-repair and data provisions.
The first prototype deliveries are scheduled for March 30, 2027. Following delivery, the Army Test and Evaluation Command will assess and test the vehicles. The winner of the competition will receive a contract to produce over 600 ISV-Hs for the military branch.
