Army further clarifies OMFV requirements

By Ethan Sterenfeld / December 9, 2020 at 2:45 PM
Army officials painted a clearer picture of the service's expectations and requirements for Phase 2 of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program, noting during an industry day today that survivability and mobility are the top two characteristics for the vehicle. The OMFV is intended to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The Army restarted the effort early this year after an initial prototype selection received just one approved bid. "The OMFV shall be survivable against modern direct fire, indirect fire and...

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