# U.S. Army Awards GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle Contract

The U.S. Army has awarded GM Defense LLC a significant contract modification valued at approximately **$697.7 million** to redesign and enhance the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) and associated winch kits, with delivery scheduled by June 25, 2028. This contract increase brings the total value for the ISV program to about **$915.6 million**. The enhancements include engineering changes such as improved windshields, heaters, defrost systems, and crew enclosure options, aimed at supporting diverse mission requirements including logistics, command and control, fire support, electronic warfare, and counter-drone capabilities.

Additional Navy contracts awarded on the same date highlight ongoing investments in defense system support and mobile mission systems, reflecting a broader commitment to modernizing military vehicle and software capabilities.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the substantial investment in ground vehicle modernization, signaling opportunities for contractors specializing in vehicle engineering, mission package integration, and support systems.
- The contract's engineering change proposals indicate evolving technical requirements, emphasizing the need for flexible design and integration capabilities.
- Companies engaged in defense vehicle production and related subsystems should evaluate how these enhancements align with future Army vehicle modernization priorities.
- The delivery timeline through mid-2028 provides a multi-year window for subcontracting and supply chain engagement in this program.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- U.S. Department of War

### Vendors
- GM Defense LLC (prime contractor)
- Dayton T. Brown Inc. (prime contractor)
- Poplicus Inc. (prime contractor)
- Raytheon Co. (prime contractor)
- Bell Boeing Joint Project Office (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> The Utility variant is built to support logistics requirements and can integrate multiple mission packages including command and control, fire support, electronic warfare, counter-drone, and other future mission packages.
> — Erica Mitchell, Spokeswoman, GM Defense

### Sources
- [Today at #DOD, $GM is in the Army now -- with a $697.7M contract to redesign the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
https://t.co/8ShokHxCnB](https://x.com/RichSmithFool/status/2102184158327869853) - twitter-defense
- [Why GM Defense is getting nearly $700M more for defense contract https://t.co/G3IcjZ3sZF](https://x.com/freep/status/2102510770948870483) - twitter-defense