General Dynamics

Details: Written by C4 Defence; Category: General Dynamics; Published: 28 August 2020

2.06 billion USD worth contract for 348 8×8 combat vehicles The Spanish Ministry of Defence today awarded a 2.06 billion USD contract to a joint venture of General Dynamics European Land Systems-Santa Bárbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS) and three other companies to deliver 348 8×8 Wheeled Combat Vehicles (VCR), their maintenance and life cycle support, as well as support their international commercialization.

Details: Written by Defence Online; Category: General Dynamics; Published: 24 August 2020

MOD investment sees armoured vehicles test electric technology Offering improved silent mobility, hybrid and electric drive systems will provide sustainability benefits and deliver potential military advantages, reducing noise and increasing stealth capability. Electric systems will also provide game-changing power off-board, while increased power onboard will allow the vehicles to operate the latest technologies.

Details: Written by Army Recognition; Category: General Dynamics; Published: 21 August 2020

Army Recognition Global Defense and Security news General Dynamics Land Systems–UK has been awarded a contract by NP Aerospace, under the British Ministry of Defence Protected Mobility Fleet Vehicle Programme, to demonstrate an electric-drive (e-drive) Foxhound LPPV vehicle. The contract will enable General Dynamics Land Systems–UK to demonstrate an innovative e-drive solution for Foxhound, which is intended to deliver:

Details: Written by Dylan Malyasov; Category: General Dynamics; Published: 11 August 2020

General Dynamics gets $428M Stryker support contact The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics $428 million in contracts related to the Stryker vehicles, including the field level maintenance, field service representative support, contingency maintenance support, new equipment training and total package fielding. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2025, according to a DoD press release.

Details: Written by Canadian Defence Review; Category: General Dynamics; Published: 05 August 2020

Production of Armoured Combat Support Vehicles Begins Production on the first Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV) has begun in London, Ontario at the General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada manufacturing facilities. These new vehicles will fulfill a variety of combat support roles such as that of Troop/Cargo Vehicle (TCV), ambulance, command post, and mobile repair and recovery.