Vehicles Will be Based on Proven HX3 Family

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense have been selected for the first phase of the US Army Common Tactical Truck (CTT) programme.

The Army’s intent is to replace its family of heavy tactical trucks, with production of up to 40,000 trucks valued at up to $14 billion. The two companies, which initiated a strategic collaboration for the programme last year, aim to deliver a modern, tactical truck that enhances soldier capability through advanced technologies, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for safety, increased off-road mobility, cybersecurity, machine learning, artificial intelligence, improved survivability and fuel efficiency, among other emerging technologies.

The team offered the HX3 Common Tactical Truck (HX3-CTT). The HX3 is the latest generation of trucks in the highly successful, combat proven, HX family, in service with a number of NATO and US allied nations. The HX family derives from MAN Truck and Bus commercial truck offerings, bringing a high degree of commerciality to the fleet, a priority for the Army in the CTT programme. The HX3-CTT next-generation system features enhanced on and off road mobility, integrated survivability, and an open digital architecture supporting ADAS and enabled for autonomous vehicle operation. Combined with the open architecture, the commercial backbone of the HX3-CTT will support persistent modernization and allow for rapid increases in capability as technologies mature. With a global footprint of both current military user nations and commercial dealer networks, the HX3-CTT provides a basis for optimized lifecycle costs and service support to the Army across the globe.

“We are committed partners to the Army, bringing tremendous operational capability coupled with advanced safety features, ensuring our soldiers can achieve their mission safely and effectively. Together our team will deliver a transformational truck that leverages the commercial strenghths of our partners, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and General Motors, and the commonality of the HX3-CTT design,” commented Matthew Warnick, Managing Director for American Rheinmetall Vehicles.

“Winning the CTT prototype phase demonstrates the undeniable value that the strategic collaboration between GM Defense and American Rheinmetall Vehicles brings to this important, next-generation Army program,” added Steve duMont, President of GM Defense. “We look forward to continuing our work with American Rheinmetall Vehicles to execute the first prototype phase, while gaining the necessary insights to strengthen our position to win future phases of the program”.