On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Army released a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for an Infantry Squad Vehicle – Heavy, designated ISV-H. The solicitation marks a significant development in the ISV program, signaling that the Army sees a capability gap between the existing ISV and the needs of certain missions — particularly around power generation and command-and-control on the … [Read more...] about The Army Just Launched a Solicitation for a Heavier ISV — Here’s What We Know
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The ISV’s $308 Million Budget Request — and Why Congress Is Pushing Back
The Army's FY2026 budget request for the Infantry Squad Vehicle is its largest single-year ask yet — and it is running into significant resistance from House appropriators even as Senate authorizers want to spend more. The divergence between the authorization and appropriations tracks illustrates how congressional budget oversight can complicate even a program performing well … [Read more...] about The ISV’s $308 Million Budget Request — and Why Congress Is Pushing Back
From Prototype to Full-Rate Production: The ISV’s Development Timeline
The Infantry Squad Vehicle went from an acquisition strategy to full-rate production in roughly five years — a relatively fast timeline for a U.S. Army program. The development path involved a competitive prototype phase, a production contract to GM Defense, operational testing that identified real reliability concerns, and a follow-up evaluation that confirmed those concerns … [Read more...] about From Prototype to Full-Rate Production: The ISV’s Development Timeline
ISV Specs and Deployment: How the Army Gets This Vehicle Into a Fight
The Infantry Squad Vehicle's physical specifications reflect a deliberate design philosophy: prioritize transportability and mobility at the cost of protection and payload. Understanding the vehicle's dimensions, capacity, and deployment options explains why the Army chose this platform for its most mobile formations. Physical Specifications The ISV measures approximately 17 … [Read more...] about ISV Specs and Deployment: How the Army Gets This Vehicle Into a Fight
Meet the ISV: The Army’s Lightweight Vehicle Built for Speed Over Armor
The U.S. Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) is a lightweight, unarmored ground transport built to move fast through terrain where heavier vehicles struggle. Developed by GM Defense — based in Detroit, Michigan — the ISV is designed to carry nine soldiers and their equipment rapidly across environments where the Army's heavier tactical vehicles become a liability rather than an … [Read more...] about Meet the ISV: The Army’s Lightweight Vehicle Built for Speed Over Armor