It has been discussed for a while: the M1 Abrams and M3 Bradley need to be replaced by successors. Army Secretary Mark Esper announced that a top priority is given to the "new infantry fighting vehicle, which is what the first Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) will be." The challenge is immense, as it will also encompass remote control technology to an unprecedented level.
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| What will the U.S. Army's Next Generation Combat Vehicle look like? Here is a BAE Systems view of a future IFV concept (Picture source: BAE Systems) |