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Chevy wants to build a stripped-down version of the Colorado ZR2, called the Infantry Squad Vehicle, for the U.S. military.
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AM General and Jeep partner up for Gladiator XMT light tactical concept truckJeep and AM General have created a military-spec version of the Gladiator to measure the interest of the military market.
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Color night vision technology could revolutionize how we see in the dark
When we think of night vision, our minds automatically turn to grainy black and green images. Today, things have begun to change, and color night vision is slowly creeping into the mainstream. The Drive reported on two technologies in early January that absolutely revolutionize how humans can see...
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Chevrolet Silverado ZH2 concept surfaces via GM Defense
It appears Chevrolet may have yet another fuel-cell powered truck in the works. What can only be described as a Chevrolet Silverado ZH2 surfaced on the GM Defense website. The truck only appears in a quick slideshow and video montage at the top of the website and no additional details are provided...
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Meet the NXT 360, the next-generation Humvee
The Hummer brand may have bit the dust last decade, but Humvee is still kicking. And the next-generation Humvee, the NXT 360, wants to kick some butt on the battlefield. AM General debuted the new Humvee on Monday in Paris, France, at a defense and security exhibition and detailed the changes that...
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US military wants self-driving vehicles before civilians
The United States military believes it will have self-driving vehicles before civilians partake in the mobility revolution. The idea of a self-driving vehicle for military purposes brings incredible benefits and could keep humans out of harm's way. According to Michael Griffin, the Under Secretary...
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The U.S. Army has a new set of wheels. It's called the Ground Mobility Vehicle and it's designed to shuffle airborne troops from a drop zone in a hurry with a 2.0-liter DOHC twin-turbocharged diesel engine buried beneath all that armor plating. Mechanically speaking, the GMV is based on the General Dynamics Flyer Advanced Light Strike Vehicle. A heavy-duty four-wheel-drive system allows the GMV to travel across terrain few, if any, other vehicles could. Want some examples of its capabilities? The GMV can scale a 60-degree hill and roll through to 30 inches of water, the Military Times...
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Tour de (special) force: How the Army and Chevy team up on the front lines
Get off the X. That’s what you do when the shit goes down. And in a vehicle, that means speed can be your friend. That’s just one of the rules that Delta Force operators follow in wartime. The “X,” in this case, is an attack, and if you are in a vehicle that is under attack...
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The Ins And Outs Of Owning A Tank In One Infographic
Why waste your money on a car with wheels when you can have tracks?
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House Democrat Renews Bid To Kill Military NASCAR Sponsorship
The attack on military spending in motorsports, especially NASCAR, is once again strengthening. But is it really a boondoggle, or is it a value-conscious way to advertise the military's brands?
Nelson Ireson
