Textron Systems has unveiled its prototype of a new armed reconnaissance vehicle, named the Cottonmouth, designed for the U.S. Marine Corps legacy Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) replacement competition. Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) that was equipped with Kongsberg RS4-J remote weapon station. LAV-25 is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored reconnaissance vehicle built by General Dynamics Land Systems and has been in use since the 1980s. Developed from the (Armoured Vehicle General Purpose) family built by General Dynamics Land Systems.
Purpose-built for the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program, the new Cottonmouth ARV is a recon vehicle to be feared. A force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, it’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced that it sponsoring research to develop the next-generation Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), in preparation to replace current fleet of ageing combat vehicles. The future ARV will provide transformational sensor, communications and combat capabilities to collect and communicate information, while integrating robotics and artificial intelligence technologies in manned-unmanned teams. Additionally, ARV will provide the warfighter with a survivable, mobile, networked and lethal platform to dominate the battle space.
Textron Systems is an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing firm headquartered in Haslet, TX. Textron Systems has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for more than 50 years. The company is known for its unmanned aircraft systems, advanced marine craft, armored vehicles, intelligent battlefield and surveillance systems, intelligence software solutions, precision smart weapons, piston engines, test and training systems, and total life cycle sustainment and operational services.
