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An advanced reconnaissance vehicle prototype, developed by General Dynamics, has recently completed testing as it prepares to support the US Marine Corps.
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The advanced reconnaissance vehicle (ARV) has undertaken testing at Nevada Automotive Test Center, US Army Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, with US Marines from Light Armored Reconnaissance units from January to November last year.
The ARV has been developed by General Dynamics Land Systems, a subsidiary of American defence prime General Dynamics Corporation, to serve as the Marine Corps “quarterback” military command and control vehicle on mobile and multi-domain battlefields.
The amphibious and highly mobile military vehicle reportedly features an array of onboard and off-board sensors, uncrewed aerial systems and, in the future, ground and water robotic systems. It will incorporate new technology as it develops and uses Next Generation Electronic Architecture, enabling artificial intelligence functionality and control of robotic systems.
“Having the Marines operate the ARV and provide feedback was very valuable,” according to Chris Dell, General Dynamics Land Systems ARV program manager.
“Their constructive feedback is priceless as we aim for an innovative and transformational solution.”
Marine Corps-directed tests and demonstrations in 2023 included Command, Control, Communications and Computer/Uncrewed Aerial Systems; land and water mobility; and blast and kinetic tests, as well as cyber and electromagnetic interference assessments.
The vehicle also conducted closely monitored testing in ocean swim mobility and surf zone transition of littoral beach areas, using incorporated next-generation swim propulsion, vectored thrust, and water safety systems in preparation for mission conditions likely faced by the US Marine Corps.
“The testing and demonstration activities last year helped us collect the data to ensure we can meet and exceed the Marine Corps’ requirements for ARV,” said Richard Trotter, General Dynamics Land Systems ARV program director.
“We are confident we can achieve key performance requirements and competitively position ourselves for the next phase of the program.
“Highly mobile on land and in the water, the ARV allows Marines to sense and communicate like never before.
“These tests were some of the most extensive to date for us to trial our strategic innovation technologies across the General Dynamics Land Systems portfolio.
“We pride ourselves on delivering capabilities for today and are thoughtful, deliberate, and innovative about realising the future vision of the Marine Corps.
“We look forward to continuing our decades-long partnership with the Marines and contributing to their efforts to ensure that ARV is a transformational reconnaissance capability.”
