The Army has struggled to achieve fully-autonomous vehicles because of the inherent challenges on a modern battlefield not found on predictable roadways.
The Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle was dinged in the Pentagon's chief weapons tester's annual report for vulnerability, functionality issues and lack of comfort, but the service maintains it is meeting operational requirements while working on improvements to address concerns.
After a nationwide search, GM Defense has chosen a new president as its prepares to produce over 2,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles for the U.S. Army at its new Concord, North Carolina, plant.
The Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle is meeting its requirements, but due to the nature of its role to rapidly inject an infantry squad into battle, it's a tight fit for passengers.