Ford Joins U.S. Army Tactical Truck Competition in Bid for Largest Military Contract Since Cold War

Ford Motor ($F) has entered the competition to develop the U.S. Army's next-generation tactical truck, securing a Defense Department contract to build three prototype vehicles based on its F-Series Super Duty platform. The program marks Ford's largest military contract opportunity since the Cold War and positions the automaker alongside General Motors ($GM), whose ISV-Heavy prototype is already undergoing Army field testing.

• Ford will develop three tactical truck prototypes designed to support battlefield mobility and provide onboard power for military operations.
• GM's competing ISV-Heavy platform is based on the Chevrolet Silverado HD and has entered Army field testing.
• The Pentagon is seeking to modernize tactical vehicle fleets as global conflicts increase demand for military equipment.
• The program represents Ford's largest defense vehicle opportunity in decades.
• Recent federal lobbying disclosures show Ford has engaged policymakers on defense procurement, automotive manufacturing, supply chains, trade, surface transportation, critical minerals and tax policy relevant to its government and industrial operations.

Relevant Companies

• Ford Motor ($F) – Selected to develop Army tactical truck prototypes for the new vehicle program.
• General Motors ($GM) – Competing with its ISV-Heavy tactical vehicle, which is already in Army testing.
• Oshkosh ($OSK) – A major U.S. military vehicle manufacturer that could be affected by future tactical vehicle procurement decisions.

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.