Rheinmetall, GM Defense Win Contract for First Phase of U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck Program

American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Sterling Heights, MI) and GM Defense LLC (Washington, DC) have won a contract for the first phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program.

The aim of the multi-phased program is to replace the Army’s family of heavy tactical trucks with production of up to 40,000 trucks valued at up to $14 billion. The two defense companies formed a strategic collaboration in 2022 to compete in the program.

The team offered the HX3 Common Tactical Truck (HX3-CTT).

HX3 Common Tactical Truck

The HX3-CTT features an advanced, interchangeable protected cab design, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and drive by wire operation. The new open systems electrical architecture allows rapid integration of leader-follower, tele-operation, and fully autonomous capabilities that focus on protecting our most valuable combat asset – the Soldier.

The HX3-CTT possesses commonality and modularity across variants: cargo, load handling systems, tankers, and line haul tractors. HX family can scale from 4x4 to 10x10.

The HX3-CTT leverages advances in commercial truck technology, safety, fuel efficiency, and emissions reduction. Ruggedized for the stresses of military service, the HX family provides an “off the shelf” capability. This commercial backbone reduces obsolescence risk/cost, expands parts availability and reduces sustainment demands.