Army Survey Closes For Possible Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle Program

By Sebastian Sprenger / May 12, 2015 at 2:47 PM
An Army survey of industry proposals toward an ultralight combat vehicle program ended May 12, providing service officials with more data as they ponder a way forward. At issue is what shape a formal acquisition program for the vehicle class could take. While considered by the service as a necessary addition to more highly armored, but slow, formations, some leaders have said funding a large-scale effort is unlikely at this time. The Army is seeking a vehicle with enough room...

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