Manned Ground Vehicle
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Army Modernization Priority. The Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), as part of an Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), will replace the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle to provide the capabilities required to defeat a future near-peer competitor's force. The Army is seeking a transformational increase in warfighting capability, not simply another incremental improvement over the current Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The OMFV is a purpose built manned platform that maneuvers Soldiers to a point of positional advantage to engage in close combat. It is designed to operate with a two-Soldier crew or remotely and without a crew based on the commander's decision. It delivers decisive lethality during the execution of combined arms maneuver while also controlling maneuver robotics and semi-autonomous systems. The platform will be optimized for Life Cycle Environmental Profiles, both natural and induced, to remain safe, suitable and effective and with significantly reduced logistical burdens. The vehicle will be built in compliance with the recently approved government owned ground vehicle open architecture standard. The OMFV open architecture is the key enabler to rapid and cost effective future upgrades independent of the prime contractor. The rapidly changing character of warfare and pace of technology innovates the Army to change how it will deliver, operate and sustain the OMFV. As part of an ABCT, the OMFV will not fight alone, but rather as part of a section, platoon, and company of mechanized infantry. These companies will execute cross-domain maneuver and defeat pacing threats in the close area while maneuvering Soldiers to tactical objectives. Once the unit has transitioned to an integrated mounted and dismounted fight, the OMFV supports our Soldiers with advanced sensors, lethality, protection, and mission command. The total cost of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $1,432.1 million RDT&E from FY2021 to FY2024. The Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0605625A_5_2040_PB_2023
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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