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June 27, 2022 

U.S. Army Goes Full Steam Ahead With the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle

Army program leaders explain that the development strategy aims to inspire industry innovators to think creatively about new engineering methods.

by Kris Osborn

The Army is surging to build a prototype of its emerging Bradley replacement vehicle, the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, a new platform that will transport soldiers into combat, possibly launch drones, and operate autonomously on the battlefield.
 
Developed as part of the Army’s Next-Generation Combat Vehicle program, the new infantry carrier has received design work from five different contractor teams working to provide the Army with an optimal solution.

“We have five companies under contract now in our current … phase, where we're working through digital design work,” Douglas Bush, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology, told the National Interest in an interview.

As is often the case, the ultimate requirements for the vehicle are likely still a work in progress as the Army engages with industry partners to build prototypes, integrate emerging technologies, and begin testing and assessments.

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/us-army-goes-full-steam-ahead-optionally-manned-fighting-vehicle-203238

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They could also be womaned, trannied, gayed, or any of the myriad genders. *hmmmm*