Oshkosh Submits Proposal for U.S. Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Phase II Program

Oshkosh Defense has submitted its proposal for the U.S. Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) Phase II: Production Representative Prototype (PRP) program.

This submission is in response to the U.S. Army’s Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP).

The U.S. Army plans to use RCVs as scouts and escorts for manned vehicles, deterring ambushes and protecting mechanized formations. RCVs fill a capability gap, performing scouting to prevent ambushes and escorting infantry fighting vehicles. Lessons from Ukraine, where American-made Bradleys have been destroyed, highlight the importance of RCVs in countermeasures and preventing surprise attacks.

The Oshkosh RCV is designed to enhance Soldier performance and flexibility in multi-domain operations. It incorporates adaptable, modular technology that allows for the rapid integration of future systems. Oshkosh Defense has developed the RCV through several iterations of testing and Soldier feedback.

As part of its ongoing involvement in the RCV program, Oshkosh delivered two platform prototypes on August 19, 2024, under the Phase I Ground Vehicle Systems (GVS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) awarded in September 2023. These prototypes will undergo mobility testing and Soldier evaluations during Phase II source selection.

Back in September 2023, the U.S. Army awarded agreements to four companies to design and build RCV prototypes in Phase I of a multi-phase competition. The selected companies are McQ, Inc., Textron Systems, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Oshkosh Defense. The total combined base award value is approximately $24.72 million.

The RCV Phase II program is part of a Mid-Tier Acquisition effort that includes a base award of $118.9 million. Selected contractors will be required to deliver nine Production Representative Prototypes by early 2026. Oshkosh Defense has collaborated with partners Pratt Miller Defense and QinetiQ US, integrating early feedback into its prototypes and Phase II proposal.

This project is funded by the U.S. Government under Other Transaction number W56HZV-23-9-D001 through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. The views expressed by Oshkosh Defense do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Government or the consortium.