Army briefs industry on combat vehicle vetronics and electrification

U.S. Army vetronics and armored combat vehicles experts have briefed industry on technology initiatives in open-architecture vehicle power; vehicular cyber security; high-voltage and battery safety; and electronic recharging; and hydrogen refueling. Officials of the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Mich., are trying to advance electrification of Army combat and tactical systems by enabling industry to invest and innovate on combat vehicle products that meet Army needs. The forum enables industry to contribute to TARDEC’s vehicle electrification strategy. Army combat vehicles include main battle tanks, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled artillery, and utility vehicles like the JLTV.