General Dynamics Land Systems Wins U.S. Army Competition for Mobile Protected Firepower Vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a $1.14 billion Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract by the U.S. Army for its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle. This competitive award enhances firepower for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs). The MPF is a mobile direct-fire combat vehicle designed with advanced features like a large-caliber cannon and modern systems, ensuring mobility and survivability on the battlefield. The contract also includes support for testing, logistics, and technical systems.
- Award of a $1.14 billion LRIP contract boosts revenue potential.
- Enhanced firepower for U.S. Army Infantry Brigade Combat Teams strengthens military capabilities.
- MPF vehicle's advanced features may lead to future upgrades and additional contracts.
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Low Rate Initial Production Award is Valued at
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) offering has been chosen by the U.S. Army through a competitive process to provide enhanced firepower for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs). The Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) award is valued at
Designed by General Dynamics Land Systems, the highly lethal, survivable and mobile direct-fire combat vehicle melds recently developed and battle-tested designs to dominate ground threats on the multi-domain battlefield. The MPF vehicle employs a four-person crew and features an enhanced thermal viewer, a large-caliber cannon, a lightweight hull and turret, and a modern diesel engine, transmission and suspension system. It has been designed from the start for capability upgrades, based on future operational needs.
"We are honored that the Army has chosen our offering for this important program," said Gordon Stein, General Dynamics Land Systems vice president and general manager for U.S. operations. "Our team worked tirelessly to deliver our prototypes in time to support the Army's evaluation plan, and we incorporated Soldier feedback into the final design.
"The MPF vehicle has been purpose-built for the IBCTs to give them decisive lethality, mobility and survivability on current and future battlefields."
The award also includes test support, logistics support and systems technical support.
About General Dynamics Land Systems
Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics Land Systems provides innovative design, engineering, technology, production and full life-cycle support for land combat vehicles around the globe. The company's extensive experience, customer-first focus and seasoned supply chain network provide unmatched capabilities to the U.S. military and its allies. More information about General Dynamics Land Systems is available at www.gdls.com.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated
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