The US Army currently has several ground combat vehicles in development. These include both the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle as well as the Armored MultiPurpose Vehicle. A recent CBO study says the army could procure a new system as early as 2035. The construction contract for the AMPV was awarded in 2014. Abrams X is, however, far from a brand new platform. It already has a prototype.
The vehicle is being billed as the next-generation light tanks for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. The M-113 armored person carrier, which is a personnel carrier, will continue to serve until the vehicle arrives in the field. Other notable vehicles include the M113 robot-powered M113 with mobile protected firepower. These vehicles still have a long way to go. But as for the future of the Abrams, the best bet is to stick with the old faithful.
In the next decade, a new breed of ground combat vehicle, the OMFV, will likely play a major role. They can be used to accomplish multiple missions using one vehicle. With some ingenuity, they may prove to be less expensive and less intrusive than their manned predecessors. A battle squadron can be ready for battle quickly by using two or more of these vehicles.
The most powerful weapon in the vehicle's new design is also the lightest. Although some believe it to be the dreaded RPG-7 however, the M113 lightweight armored M113 can multiply your power. The AMPV could also assume the responsibilities for the venerable Abrams. This will allow for a resurgence American infantry units, which were decimated in the late 1990s. The AMPV may also prove to be a boon for budgets, as it could save hundreds of million of dollars. The winner of the grand scheme of things will ultimately be decided. The future of US Army is still uncertain. For a campaign to succeed, it is crucial that the right vehicle is available at the right time. The Army's decision-making machinery works hard to determine which course of action is best.
