U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center

DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center develops, integrates & sustains technology solutions for all manned & unmanned DOD ground systems & combat support systems

[U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center @devcom_gvsc]

We validated a new engine starting aid system for Medium Tactical Vehicles, replacing a legacy component with a modern solution from a new vendor. The system proved its reliability during an arctic cold-chamber startup test at our world-class PEVEL in extreme conditions.

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GVSC tackled a critical issue impacting MRAP vehicle readiness in South Korea—high-failure threaded studs with no existing technical data package. The team reverse-engineered the part, analyzing its material composition, and delivered a stronger, more durable solution using AM.

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GVSC, along with the @1stCavalryDiv, conducted the ORION PRIME experimentation at Fort Hood, bringing together leading industry partners to demonstrate technologies to counter small unmanned aerial system threats and gather Soldier feedback to accelerate capability development.

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As a follow-on to our successful initiation of a Soldier Virtual Experiment and technology demonstration at Fort Hood, GVSC hosted 13 Soldiers from the @1stCavalryDiv Transformation in Contact unit to evaluate and shape the next generation of crew-based technologies.

[U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center @devcom_gvsc]

Come visit us at our booth in the Army Pavilion at Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), May 12–14 at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit.

Stop by to connect with our team and learn how we’re contributing to the future of defense.

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After a successful week of field testing at the Detroit Arsenal RACE Track, GVSC—alongside Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)—has validated the CRASH (Cybersecurity for Robotic and Autonomous Systems Hardening) security architecture on an automated Polaris MRZR.

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GVSC has postponed next month's Industry Days to better align with Army transformation efforts, reduce burden on industry partners, and shift toward more integrated and targeted engagement through partner events and focused interactions. Stay tuned!

[U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center @devcom_gvsc]

GVSC & C5ISR hosted an Industry Day focused on a licensing opportunity for the Power Distribution Unit—a versatile networking node that can be vehicle-mounted or ground-emplaced, enabling vehicles to rapidly form a tactical, vehicle-centric microgrid in about two minutes.

[U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center @devcom_gvsc]

GVSC executed a CRADA with Areté to accelerate integration of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) hardware & software onto ground vehicles. Together, we’re equipping Soldiers with advanced EW tools to enhance SA, disrupt enemy command and control, and secure our battlefield comms.

[U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center @devcom_gvsc]

Our Small Autonomous Littoral Transporter project, in partnership with PacMar Technologies, will make water crossings for Soldiers safer and more efficient. This effort is the first step toward a larger system called Robotic Autonomous Powered Transport for Rafting.

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The Defense Logistics Agency funded GVSC to reverse engineer a battery box for the Medium Range Thermal Bi-ocular battery using additive manufacturing, resulting in about $1.3M savings over 10 years. The battery is a thermal-imaging device used by the Marines for surveillance.

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A contingent of GVSC teams is executing a faster Additive Manufacturing part qualification process for ground systems—cutting down the time it takes to assess, test and qualify AM-produced parts.  As a result, critical components are delivered to the warfighter more quickly.

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Information and registration can be found at https://t.co/N5lAvufPoC

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MCoE's Robert E. Stone, heard about GVSC’s goal to reduce barriers and create pathways that accelerate the adoption of advanced, commercial battery technologies, including drop-in replacements such as the Li-ion 6T, designed to operate in harsh conditions & support fast charging.

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GVSC is moving full speed ahead! Earlier this fall, our E-Vetronics Phase 2 Team awarded five new Commercial Solutions Offering contracts to develop a next-generation High-Performance Computer built on the Ground Combat Systems Common Infrastructure Architecture.

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Faces of the Force features systems engineer Steve Petrusevic.

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[U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center @devcom_gvsc]

Our Advanced Concepts Team met with GM Defense engineers to review how GFI Soldier Accommodation models are being applied to the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
The teams talked vision zones, surface reference model outputs, and how these tools help design for Soldiers wearing full gear.

[U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center @devcom_gvsc]

More than 160 industry and government leaders gathered at Selfridge ANG for a powerful Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Focused Technical Exchange. Hosted by GVSC, the event sparked meaningful dialogue on how to accelerate getting innovative capabilities into Soldiers' hands.