Technology Intelligence Unit

Hybrid technology going military

The U.S. has for some time been making strides to make its capabilities more efficient and geared towards the needs of the future, and a recent development has pushed that goal a step further. London-based BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a hybrid-powered combat vechicle with an integrated system of energy storage, power generation, and enhanced braking ability, all adding to the unit's capabilities and flexibility. Additionally, the first system to use the hybrid electric drive will be the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon, a fully automated howitzer, scheduled to be produced next year.

The test was done in conjunction with BAE's partners in this specific effort, General Dynamics Land Systems and the FCS Lead Systems Integrator team of Boeing, both working in tandum with the Army's needs. Given the growing need for armed forces to become more adaptive not only to changing technologies but to changing environmental demands and pressure, this sort of development will offer promising flexibility and reactivity for transporting troops and weapons systems. Additionally, these vehicles will operate more efficiently by working in a more integrated fashion and conserving energy rather than wasting it.

US Army Going Hybrid

Labels: Advanced Energy

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