BAE Systems’ Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) system successfully completed 2,000 miles of testing on a fully integrated “Hotbuck” mobility platform, a significant milestone for the U.S. Army’s GCV program.

BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) provides the right mix of flexible capabilities needed to help the Army adapt to future combat needs, while satisfying current budgetary limits and battlefield requirements.

BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman are jointly developing a new hybrid armoured vehicle for the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme of the US Army. BAE Systems, as the prime contractor, will offer overall programme management and system integration for the GCV's demonstration. Image courtesy of BAE Systems.

The Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) was a program initiated by the United States Army in 2009, with the goal of developing a next-generation armored fighting vehicle. The first variant of the GCV to be developed would be an infantry fighting vehicle to replace the M2 Bradley.

ARLINGTON, Virginia - BAE Systems has been awarded a $449.9 million contract to participate in the technology development (TD) phase of the U.S. Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. BAE Systems is teamed with Northrop Grumman Corporation to offer a vehicle that provides exceptional growth and survivability at an affordable price.

Dec 7, 2012 · Two Ground Combat Vehicles (GCV) models, developed by BAE Systems / Northrop and GDLS / Lockheed Martin teams will be evaluated for the future Army procurement of vehicles replacing M-113s and Bradley IFVs.

Jun 12, 2024 · BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman’s GCV meets the Army’s requirements for an original, tailored approach to current and future combat needs. The vehicle uses mature technology in a reconfigured package with an open architecture and scalable armor packages.

Jul 16, 2013 · BAE Systems (BAE), Endicott, NY, is one of two teams awarded a contract to develop the GCV. The BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman GCV will incorporate a hybrid electric drive system which BAE is developing in partnership with …

Aug 27, 2013 · BAE Systems has successfully completed 2,000 miles of advanced testing of the hybrid electric drive (HED) system of its proposed vehicle for the US Army’s ground combat vehicle (GCV) programme.

Aug 26, 2013 · BAE Systems yesterday said it successfully completed 2,000 miles of testing of its Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) system on a fully integrated “Hotbuck” mobility platform, a significant milestone for the Army’s GCV program.