WARREN, Mich., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- GM Defense LLC
welcomed Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks earlier today at the GM Technical
Center, highlighting how GM's defense and government-facing
business will support the Department of Defense (DoD) in becoming a
more electric, autonomous and connected organization, now and into
the future.
Secretary Hicks and her team visited GM Design, responsible for
advanced, production and industrial design operations supporting
GM's entire portfolio of brands and subsidiaries. Hicks also toured
GM's Estes Engineering Center, the largest battery validation lab
in North America, enabling GM to
perform major battery durability tests in-house at the cell, module
and pack levels. Further highlighting GM's innovation, GM Defense
also showcased its light and agile nine-Soldier, all-terrain
Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) and accompanying ISV demonstration
variant. Secretary Hicks got behind the wheel of the ISV and
experienced firsthand how GM Defense is redefining military
mobility.
Steve duMont, president of GM Defense, discussed the importance
of being able to leverage GM's investment of $35 billion in electric and autonomous
technologies through 2025.
"GM Defense has a tremendous opportunity to leverage our parent
company's investments in advanced battery technologies and adapt
them to meet defense requirements," said duMont. "The more we can
adapt existing commercial technology, the faster we can modernize
warfighter capabilities and quickly deliver technology at the speed
of relevance."
"I appreciate Secretary Hicks taking the time to get to know GM
Defense as we look to partner with Department of Defense on its
electric future. As the leader executing the DoD's
priorities, her leadership in the pathway to electrification is
inspiring," said duMont.
As part of GM's Global Innovation organization, GM Defense will
leverage GM's expertise and proven capabilities to bring new,
innovative solutions to the defense and government sector, creating
growth opportunities for the company. For the latest GM Defense
news, please visit www.GMDefenseLLC.com and follow GM Defense
on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About GM Defense LLC
GM Defense delivers integrated
vehicles, power & propulsion, and mobility & autonomy
solutions to global defense, security and government markets.
The exceptional reliability of GM Defense's technologies
results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars
spent in independent research and development by its parent,
General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering and
manufacturing capabilities.
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