AM General has a new CEO. Defense News sat down with him to discuss where he plans to take the business into the future. The ratio of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Humvees is expected to shake out in the next budget request. The vehicles will go to the Army, Marine Corps and State Department. By Aaron Mehta
4 years ago Here's a look at some of the programs the Army is canceling, truncating or delaying in order to pay for its ambitious modernization plans in FY21. Army Secretary Mark Esper appreciates the oversight, he says, but the Army's priorities are on point. The sensor will need to send targeting data to helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, stationary fires and nearby vehicles. Moving to focus in the Pacific means systems designed for Afghanistan may need to go, according to Army Secretary Mark Esper. By Aaron Mehta
5 years ago Remaining fixes will require slight modifications once the Army decides what it wants, officials say. Testers found crew "blind spots," difficult missile loading, reduced space and maintenance problems. The unit was the fifth to deploy to the Korean peninsula since 2015, when the Army shifted to rotational deployments over a permanently stationed armored brigade. Load More