General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced that the U.S. Army had chosen its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) offering through a competitive process to provide enhanced firepower for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs).
The Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) award is worth up to $1.14 billion. The decision marks the first acquisition of a new light tank for the U.S. Army since the end of the Cold War.The vehicle is designed to dominate ground threats on the multi-domain battlefield. It will direct firepower against enemy positions and bunkers on the battlefield. The MPF vehicle employs a four-person crew and features an enhanced thermal viewer, a large-calibre cannon, a lightweight hull and turret, and a modern diesel engine, transmission and suspension system. It has been designed for capability upgrades based on future operational needs.
