General Dynamics Bows Out Of AMPV Competition

By Tony Bertuca / May 28, 2014 at 6:34 PM
After months of congressional lobbying, General Dynamics Land Systems has disclosed that it will not bid for the Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle, exiting the competition before it officially begins. "General Dynamics Land Systems did not submit a proposal for the Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle program," spokeswoman Robin Porter told InsideDefense.com. "The requirements and other provisions of the [request for proposals] do not allow the company to provide a competitive solution." The Army hopes to replace nearly 3,000 Vietnam-era M113...

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