First US Army Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles will be delivered in 2023
The GDLS MPF is pictured here during a firing test. (Photo: US Army)
General Dynamics Land Systems will supply 96 vehicles under a $1.14 billion contract for the Mobile Protected Firepower programme.
The US Army has selected General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to supply 96 vehicles under a $1.14 billion contract for the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) programme. The award was announced on 28 June, and deliveries for the first phase of low-rate initial production (LRIP) are scheduled for Q4 2023.
Speaking to Shephard, an official spokesperson for GDLS noted that the MPF is an innovative, purpose-built vehicle designed to meet US Army requirements.
It will support infantry brigade combat teams (IBCT), which are intended to be lighter and easier to deploy around the world.
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