STERLING
HEIGHTS, Mich. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Rheinmetall Vehicles
(Sterling Heights, MI) and GM
Defense LLC (Washington, DC) have
won a contract for the first phase of the U.S. Army's Common
Tactical Truck (CTT) Program. The aim of the multi-phased program
is to replace the Army's family of heavy tactical trucks with
production of up to 40,000 trucks valued at up to $14 billion. The two powerhouse defense companies
formed a strategic collaboration in 2022 to compete in the program;
bringing together two world-class engineering and manufacturing
giants to deliver a modern, tactical truck that enhances Soldier
capability through advanced technologies including advanced driver
assistance systems (ADAS) for safety, increased off-road mobility,
cybersecurity, machine learning, artificial intelligence, improved
survivability and fuel efficiency, among other emerging
technologies.
The team offered the HX3 Common Tactical Truck (HX3-CTT). The
HX3 is the latest generation of trucks in the highly successful,
combat proven, HX family of trucks which are in service with a
number of NATO and U.S. allied nations. The HX family of trucks
derives from MAN Truck and Bus commercial truck offerings bringing
a high degree of commerciality to the fleet, a priority for the
Army in the CTT program. The HX3-CTT next-generation system has
enhanced on and off road mobility, integrated survivability, and an
open digital architecture supporting ADAS and enabled for
autonomous vehicle operation. Combined with the open architecture,
the commercial backbone of the HX3-CTT will support persistent
modernization and allow for rapid increases in capability as
technologies mature. With a global footprint of both current
military user nations and commercial dealer networks, the HX3-CTT
provides a basis for optimized lifecycle costs and service support
to the Army across the globe.
"Both American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense look forward
to providing competition to the Army's CTT Program. We are
committed partners to the Army, bringing tremendous operational
capability coupled with advanced safety features, ensuring our
Soldiers can achieve their mission safely and effectively. Together
our team will deliver a transformational truck that leverages the
commercial strenghths of our partners, Rheinmetall MAN Military
Vehicles and General Motors, and the commonality of the HX3-CTT
design," said Matthew Warnick,
Managing Director for American Rheinmetall Vehicles.
"Winning the CTT prototype phase demonstrates the undeniable
value that the strategic collaboration between GM Defense and
American Rheinmetall Vehicles brings to this important,
next-generation Army program," said Steve duMont, president of GM
Defense. "We are excited to bring our advanced technologies and
manufacturing prowess into this important collaboration and deliver
a proven, modern solution to enhance warfighter capability. We look
forward to continuing our work with American Rheinmetall Vehicles
to execute the first prototype phase, while gaining the necessary
insights to strengthen our position to win future phases of the
program."
HX3 Common Tactical Truck
Technology for the future: The HX3-CTT features an advanced,
interchangeable protected cab design, ADAS, and drive by wire
operation. The new open systems electrical architecture allows
rapid integration of leader-follower, tele-operation, and fully
autonomous capabilities that focus on protecting our most valuable
combat asset – the Soldier.
Common platforms and parts to support a family of vehicles: The
HX3-CTT is the new, next-gen variant of the globally successful HX
family of military-off-the-shelf tactical trucks. It possesses an
extremely high level of commonality and modularity across variants:
cargo, load handling systems, tankers, and line haul tractors. With
an HX family that can scale from 4x4 to 10x10, the HX can meet any
military need.
Commerciality in its DNA: The HX3-CTT leverages best-in-class
advances in commercial truck technology, safety, fuel efficiency,
and emissions reduction. Ruggedized for the stresses of military
service, the HX family provides an "off the shelf" capability. This
commercial backbone reduces obsolescence risk/cost, expands parts
availability and reduces sustainment demands.
Allied interoperability: The HX family of trucks have been sold
to 20 customers globally including an active allied user group
consisting of United Kingdom,
Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, creating common global supply chains,
training opportunities, and integrated operations among key allies
operating around the world.
About American Rheinmetall Vehicles
American Rheinmetall Vehicles delivers next-generation, advanced
tactical wheeled vehicles and innovative tracked and wheeled combat
vehicles in support of today's highest combat vehicle modernization
priorities. Rheinmetall's collaborative global structure allows for
the maturation and strengthening of the U.S. Industrial Base now
and into the future. American Rheinmetall Vehicles is part of the
American Rheinmetall family of U.S. companies including American
Rheinmetall Munitions in Stafford,
VA, American Rheinmetall Systems in Biddeford, ME and U.S. corporate parent
American Rheinmetall Defense in Reston,
VA. www.rheinmetall.com/arv
About GM Defense, LLC.
GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power and propulsion,
and autonomy and connectivity 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. For more
information, please visit www.gmdefensellc.com.
Delivering tomorrow's truck today.
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