General Dynamics awarded $712M contract for Stryker Double-V hull order

The Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $712 million order for 300 Stryker Double-V hull (DVHA1) vehicles, the company announced Monday.

The Double-V hull, the newest variant of the Stryker, was developed to give soldiers additional protection from improvised explosive devices and roadside mines during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The service is attempting to increase survivability and capability in its Stryker brigades.

Gordon Stein, the vice president of U.S. operations at General Dynamics Land Systems, said in the announcement Monday that the vehicles feature a 450-horsepower engine, 60,000-pound suspension, 910-amp alternator and in-vehicle digital network.

The order is part of a five-year contract signed in 2020 that includes an option for a sixth year, according to the company.

The Army intends to award a follow-on contract for the Double-V hull starting in fiscal year 2026, according to a request for information released by the service in March.