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Army Awards ISV-Heavy Prototype Contracts

July 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Army awards contracts to GM Defense, Ford, and BC Customs.
Three ISV-Heavy prototypes from each vendor are expected by March 30, 2027.
Vehicles will undergo operational assessments and testing.
ISV-Heavy aims to provide mobile electrical power.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate the Army's focus on enhancing lethality and operational flexibility on the modern battlefield. The selection of three vendors suggests a competitive approach to acquiring the ISV-Heavy, which could lead to innovative solutions and improved capabilities.

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What Happened

Three Companies To Develop Infantry Squad Vehicle Variants

The US Army has awarded contracts to GM Defense, Ford, and BC Customs to develop prototypes for the heavy variant of the infantry squad vehicle. The three vendors will provide three ISV-Heavy variants each, with delivery expected by March 30, 2027. The vehicles will undergo operational assessments and limited developmental testing with the Army Test and Evaluation Command. The awards were made on June 30, as reported by Breaking Defense.

Source | Originally Published: July 27, 2026

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