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Editor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series on the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle program.

General Dynamics Land Systems isn’t a household name, but the defense manufacturer is one of the first places the U.S. military calls when current events inspire a bit of retail therapy.

Some of the tracked vehicles GDLS currently builds include the legendary M1 Main Battle Tank and the Army‘s new “assault gun,” the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle. There are wheeled options, too, such as the Stryker infantry carrier vehicle and four variations of the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). The U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and other nations in the Middle East and northern Africa comprise GDLS’ customer base.

It’s safe to say the company knows a thing about making armored combat vehicles. But these days, GDLS is working on something new. It has armor and tracks, but something is conspicuously absent: the crew.

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