The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to supply additional Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platforms for the US Army.
The contract covers the procurement of 121 ISVs along with storage covers, anti-lock braking systems, and electronic stability control kits. According to a Pentagon notice, the agreement could reach a total value of $458.4 million if all contract options are exercised. Specific work locations and funding allocations will be determined with each individual order, while the broader contract framework is expected to run through 2027.
The Michigan-based manufacturer will work in coordination with the US Army Contracting Command in Detroit, which manages the procurement process.
This award follows another contract granted to GM Defense in February 2025 for an unspecified number of ISVs for the Army, allowing additional vehicle orders until December 2025. Government records from November of that year indicate that the Army already operates 1,105 vehicles under the program. According to the defense budget for fiscal year 2026, the service ultimately plans to procure up to 9,282 systems.
The ISV developed by GM Defense is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 pickup truck platform and can be equipped with machine guns, grenade launchers, and counter-unmanned aerial system weapons. It can be transported by heavy-lift helicopters and deployed using low-velocity airdrop from large cargo aircraft.
Designed to carry up to nine soldiers, the vehicle supports payloads of up to 3,200 pounds (1,451 kilograms). It features a rollover protection system, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine producing 275 horsepower, enabling speeds of about 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour.
