GM Defense, NP Aerospace team to address future U.K./NATO opportunities

GM Defense is teaming with defense contractor NP Aerospace to pursue the U.K. Ministry of Defense’s Light Mobility Vehicle requirements as part of the Land Mobility Program. The team will also address broader opportunities across NATO and allied nations. LMV is intended to replace aging vehicles with a Common Based Platform and is part of the LMP, which is a broader initiative by the British Army to modernize and consolidate its vehicle fleet. GM Defense, a unit of General Motors (GM), leverages commercially proven platforms with their inherent cost efficiencies from high-volume manufacturing, to deliver affordable, highly customizable commercial solutions that are ready for immediate deployment, GM said. The business’ flagship, the Infantry Squad Vehicle and its utility variant, are both based on the rugged Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. “Our objective is to deliver the next generation of mobility solutions for the UK with speed, efficiency, and enhanced capabilities by leveraging GM’s extensive investments in mobility R&D, product development, and manufacturing. This is now coupled with NP Aerospace’s expertise in armor manufacturing, technology integration, vehicle maintenance and support,” said GM Defense President Steve duMont. “Together, we will deliver innovative solutions to the British Army, demonstrating our commitment to provide the best capability to our NATO alliance partners.”