GM Defense Gets Full Army Contract For Colorado ZR2-Based Infantry Squad Vehicle

The U.S. Army has signed off on full-rate production for the GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), a specialized infantry carrier based off of the last-generation Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 platform, the automaker announced in a press release Wednesday.

GM Defense, the defense contracting arm of General Motors, was initially awarded a $214.3 million contract for the production of 2065 ISV units back in 2020. In the time since, GM has managed to deliver more than 300 examples of the Infantry Squad Vehicle to service members enlisted in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, according to GM Defense. The ISV is a light all-terrain troop carrier specifically designed to accommodate nine member squads within larger Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. At only 5000 pounds, the ISV is light enough to be transported by a variety of helicopters, whether it's slung off a UH-60 Blackhawk or loaded into a CH-47 Chinook.