The US Army's done with Humvees and the Robotic Combat Vehicles. Here's what leaders want instead.

The US Army is reevaluating its systems and platforms as part of a significant transformation initiative. Key leaders articulated that platforms like the Humvee and Robotic Combat Vehicles are being deemed unnecessary for future conflicts. The Army is focused on maintaining relevant capabilities like the Infantry Squad Vehicle. Challenges in developing the Robotic Combat Vehicle include cost and weight, making it less effective against emerging threats like drones. The Army is making strategic cuts to ensure preparedness for modern warfare requirements.

The Army is undergoing a transformation initiative, reviewing its force structure and cutting programs deemed unnecessary for future conflict preparedness.

Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll explained that the Robotic Combat Vehicle program faced issues making it large, heavy, and costly, thus unsuitable for current threat dynamics.

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