GM Defense – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

15 May

Land

Fast, Light, and Deployable: Meet the M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle

This guide breaks down the M1301 infantry squad vehicle and how it speeds up troop movement, boosts mobility for light forces, and supports fast-moving expeditionary operations on the battlefield.

Apr- 2026 -

21 April

Americas

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push

Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.

Mar- 2026 -

5 March

Americas

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Hound Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division conducts driver’s training with the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) during Combined Resolve 25-01 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 14, 2025. The Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) is a lightweight, all-terrain vehicle designed to provide infantry squads with a highly mobile and versatile platform for transporting personnel and equipment. During Combined Resolve 25-1, the U.S. Army is implementing its Transforming in Contact initiative, utilizing new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Thomas McCarty)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Orders 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8-million contract for the procurement of additional Infantry Squad Vehicles.

Oct- 2025 -

17 October

Air

L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone system mounted on a GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Installs VAMPIRE Anti-Drone System on GM Defense ISV Platform

L3Harris Technologies has integrated its proprietary VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system on GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle, giving users a mobile and cost-effective way to defend against small drones.

Sep- 2025 -

5 September

Europe

Side view of GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle driving on sand at UAE Armed Forces Summer Trials

Rojoef Manuel

GM Defense, BAE, and NP Aerospace Collab for British Army Light Mobility Vehicle Bid

GM Defense, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace have formed “Team LionStrike” to compete for the British Army’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) program.

Jun- 2025 -

20 June

Europe

Infantry Squad Vehicles. Photo: GM Defense

Rojoef Manuel

GM, NP Aerospace to Offer Infantry Squad Vehicle for UK’s LMV Program

GM Defense and NP Aerospace have partnered to jointly pitch the Infantry Squad Vehicle for the British Armed Forces Light Mobility Vehicle initiative.

Feb- 2025 -

7 February

Americas