HII is Awarded $197 Million Contract to Research and Develop Technology Enhancements for U.S. Army Combat Vehicle Fleet
HII's Mission Technologies division has secured a $197 million contract to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC). The five-year task order focuses on researching and developing enhancements for ground combat systems and service lifecycle efforts, particularly in vehicle power and mobility. The scope includes manned and unmanned ground combat vehicles, hybrid, joint light tactical and robotic vehicles. The work will primarily be conducted in Warren, Michigan, under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's multiple-award contract vehicle.
La divisione Tecnologie della Missione di HII ha ottenuto un contratto di 197 milioni di dollari per supportare il Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) del Comando dello Sviluppo delle Capacità di Combattimento dell'Esercito degli Stati Uniti. L'ordinazione di compiti di cinque anni si concentra sulla ricerca e sullo sviluppo di miglioramenti per i sistemi di combattimento terrestre e per gli sforzi del ciclo di vita del servizio, in particolare per quanto riguarda l'alimentazione e la mobilità dei veicoli. L'ambito include veicoli da combattimento terrestri pilotati e non pilotati, veicoli ibridi, veicoli tattici leggeri congiunti e veicoli robotici. I lavori saranno principalmente svolti a Warren, Michigan, nell'ambito del contratto a premio multiplo del Centro di Analisi delle Informazioni del Dipartimento della Difesa.
La división de Tecnologías de Misión de HII ha asegurado un contrato de 197 millones de dólares para apoyar al Centro de Sistemas de Vehículos Terrestres (GVSC) del Comando de Desarrollo de Capacidades de Combate del Ejército de EE. UU. Esta orden de tarea de cinco años se centra en investigar y desarrollar mejoras para los sistemas de combate terrestre y los esfuerzos del ciclo de vida del servicio, particularmente en el área de energía y movilidad de los vehículos. El alcance incluye vehículos de combate terrestre tripulados y no tripulados, vehículos híbridos, tácticos ligeros conjuntos y vehículos robóticos. El trabajo se llevará a cabo principalmente en Warren, Michigan, bajo el vehículo de contrato de premio múltiple del Centro de Análisis de Información del Departamento de Defensa.
HII의 미션 기술 부서는 미 육군 전투 능력 개발 사령부의 지상 차량 시스템 센터(GVSC)를 지원하기 위해 1억 9700만 달러 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 5년 임무 주문은 지상 전투 시스템 및 서비스 생애 주기 노력을 위한 개선 사항의 연구 및 개발에 중점을 두고 있으며, 특히 차량의 전력 및 기동성에 관한 것입니다. 범위에는 유인 및 무인 지상 전투 차량, 하이브리드, 공동 경량 전술 및 로봇 차량이 포함됩니다. 이 작업은 미 국방부 정보 분석 센터의 다수 수상 계약 차량에 따라 미시간주 워렌에서 주로 수행될 것입니다.
La division Technologies de Mission de HII a obtenu un contrat de 197 millions de dollars pour soutenir le Centre des Systèmes de Véhicules Terrestres (GVSC) du Commandement du Développement des Capacités de Combat de l'Armée des États-Unis. Ce bon de commande de cinq ans se concentre sur la recherche et le développement d'améliorations pour les systèmes de combat terrestre et les efforts du cycle de vie du service, en particulier dans le domaine de l'énergie et de la mobilité des véhicules. Le champ d'application comprend des véhicules de combat terrestre habités et non habités, des véhicules hybrides, tactiques légers conjoints et robotiques. Le travail sera principalement effectué à Warren, dans le Michigan, dans le cadre du contrat à prix multiples du Centre d'Analyse des Informations du Département de la Défense.
Die Missionstechnologie-Abteilung von HII hat einen Vertrag über 197 Millionen Dollar zur Unterstützung des Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) des U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command gesichert. Der fünfjährige Auftrag konzentriert sich auf die Forschung und Entwicklung von Verbesserungen für bodengestützte Kampfsysteme und Lebenszyklusmaßnahmen, insbesondere im Bereich der Energieversorgung und Mobilität von Fahrzeugen. Der Umfang umfasst bemannte und unbemannte bodengestützte Kampffahrzeuge, hybride, gemeinsame leichte Taktik- und Roboterfahrzeuge. Die Arbeiten werden hauptsächlich in Warren, Michigan, im Rahmen des Mehrfachvergabevertrags des Informationsanalysezentrums des Verteidigungsministeriums durchgeführt.
- Secured significant $197 million contract
- Five-year contract duration providing steady revenue stream
- Builds on existing 20-year relationship with GVSC
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The award builds upon HII's existing relationship with GVSC, demonstrating the company's strong competitive position and technical expertise. For investors, this represents a stable revenue stream and reinforces HII's role in critical defense infrastructure development. The contract's research and development nature also positions HII to potentially secure future implementation contracts if the technologies prove successful.
The scope of this R&D contract is particularly noteworthy as it encompasses next-generation vehicle technologies that are important for military modernization. The inclusion of hybrid and unmanned systems research indicates a significant shift toward more advanced, energy-efficient combat vehicles. This positions HII at the forefront of military vehicle innovation, especially in power systems and autonomous capabilities.
The contract's focus on the full spectrum of Army vehicles, from combat to tactical and robotic platforms, suggests potential for broader technology applications and future contract opportunities. The emphasis on soldier safety and mission effectiveness aligns with the Pentagon's priorities for reducing battlefield risks while enhancing operational capabilities.
McLEAN, Va., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a
HII was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These IAC MAC task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) repository and the research and development and science and technology (S&T) community.
Under the five-year task order, HII will research and develop enhancements for GVSC’s ground combat systems and service lifecycle efforts. With an emphasis on vehicle power and mobility, the research will apply to the full suite of Army vehicles, from manned and unmanned ground combat vehicles to hybrid, joint light tactical and robotic vehicles.
“We look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship with GVSC, building on our 20-year history supporting the center’s important mission,” said Grant Hagen, head of Mission Technologies’ Warfare Systems group. “Accelerating advanced technology to benefit the warfighter is a priority, and we’re pleased to collaborate with the Army on ground vehicle advancements that will improve soldier safety and mission success on the battlefield.”
Work will be performed primarily in Warren, Michigan.
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