Last year, GM Defense partnered with Ricardo Defense to develop ISV prototypes for testing, evaluation and down-selection for the production contract. This week, the U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced that GM Defense has been awarded a $214.3-million contract to build, field and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).
The ISV is based on the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize truck and uses 90% commercial off-the-shelf parts, including multimatic dual spool-valve dampers as well as Chevrolet Performance suspension components. In addition to being equipped with an occupant and cargo superstructure, it’s powered by a 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine producing 186 hp, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
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The entire Ricardo team is proud to continue our work with GM Defense on the ISV contract, and to provide our infantry troops in harm’s way with this highly-capable, and much needed vehicle. Being awarded the ISV program is a testament to Ricardo’s success in developing and delivering key integrated product logistics and life-cycle sustainment plans for our customers’ top priorities,” said Chet Gryczan, president of Ricardo Defense.
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