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The MPF programme aims the light tank to be as light as 30T and is one of the five next generation combat vehicles being developed by Army Futures Command. It is to provide the Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) with 'a protected platform capable of delivering overwhelming precision firepower combined with the ability to move rapidly in a variety of terrain conditions.' Currently IBCT lacks such a platform which can provide the necessary firepower along with adequate protection to engage hardened enemy bunkers, light armoured vehicles, dismounted personnel in machine gun and sniper positions. The Mobile Protected Firepower programme aims for a light tank for the US Armed Forces to provide adequate protection and firepower along with excellent mobility bridging the gap between the heavy Main Battle Tanks and the future Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). General Dynamics Land Systems has unveiled its platform for the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) programme this platform of GDLS will compete with the one from BAE Systems to win the contract for the US Army.
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