• Every U.S. Army formation is underpowered, Brig. Gen. Troy Denomy says, as drones, counter-UAS systems, and command posts strain legacy vehicle power.

  • Generators are noisy and detectable; more batteries burden soldiers physically. Neither is a viable fix, officials told industry at GVSETS.

  • New vehicles (XM30, M1E3 Abrams) offer more exportable power; U.S. Army wants fuel cells and alternatives to liquid fuel from industry.