General Dynamics-Led Team Awarded $439.7M Contract for Ground Combat Vehicle Program

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A team led by General Dynamics, consisting of Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Company, and Tognum America, has been awarded a $439.7 million contract to develop the U.S. Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). The program aims to create an affordable and operationally effective Infantry Fighting Vehicle within seven years. General Dynamics' team promises a nine-soldier squad-protected mobile environment, mounted and dismounted connectivity, and superior lethality, with a focus on delivering a balanced and affordable solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The contract, worth $439.7 million, is for the Technology Development (TD) phase of the GCV IFV program, which will last for 24 months.
  • The team, led by General Dynamics, includes Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Company, and Tognum America, providing a combined 140 years of experience in ground combat vehicle design, development, and integration.
  • General Dynamics will lead the program with responsibility for program management, vehicle design, and integration, while Lockheed Martin will handle turret design and lethal effects.
  • Raytheon will provide the RPG protection system, and Tognum will design the power pack, including the engine, transmission, and generator.
  • The team will deliver several key components, including the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Protection Subsystem Prototype and the Mine Blast Subsystem Prototype Test Article.
  • Work will be conducted at various sites across the United States, including General Dynamics' facilities in Sterling Heights, Mich., and Lima, Ohio.

Statistics:

  • $439.7 million: The value of the contract awarded to General Dynamics' team for the GCV IFV program.
  • 140 years: The combined experience of the team members in ground combat vehicle design, development, and integration.
  • 24 months: The duration of the Technology Development phase of the GCV IFV program.
  • 9 soldiers: The capacity of the proposed vehicle to accommodate a nine-soldier squad.
  • 7 years: The target completion time for the GCV IFV program.

Sources:

  • General Dynamics news release, August 18.
  • Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).
  • Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN).
  • Tognum America.
  • General Dynamics Land Systems.
  • General Dynamics C4 Systems.