The US Department of Defense has granted GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to procure more Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platforms for the US Army.
Under the agreement, the company will deliver 121 ISVs along with related components including protective storage covers, anti-lock brake systems, and electronic stability control kits. The Pentagon noted that the contract’s total value could rise to $458.4 million if additional options are exercised. Work locations and funding details will be defined with each order, and the overall contract arrangement is scheduled to continue through 2027.
GM Defense will coordinate the program with the US Army Contracting Command based in Detroit, which oversees the procurement process.
The latest award follows another deal signed in February 2025 for an undisclosed number of ISVs for the Army, under which orders could be placed until December 2025. As of November that year, government data shows the Army had already fielded 1,105 vehicles. According to the fiscal 2026 defense budget, the military intends to eventually acquire as many as 9,282 ISVs.
The GM Defense ISV is built on the platform of the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 pickup truck and can be outfitted with various weapon systems such as machine guns, grenade launchers, and counter-drone weapons. The vehicle can be transported by heavy-lift helicopters or deployed via low-velocity airdrop from large cargo aircraft.
It is designed to carry up to nine personnel and handle payloads of up to 3,200 pounds (1,451 kilograms). The ISV includes a rollover protection system, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine generating 275 horsepower, allowing it to reach speeds of approximately 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour. 🚀
