The army had delayed the announcement downselection of proposals for the Hummvee replacement though the scuttlebutt is that there are three designs that will go on to the next , and they are buying interim mine resistant vehicles for Afghanistan.

The existing MRAPs are faring poorly on Afghanistan’s generally crappy roads and harsh terrain.

It’s either budget, or a problem with the program causing the delay.

Danger room has a report on the awards, but no link yet.

It’s confirmed. The winners for this stage are Lockheed Martin; a joint venture between General Dynamics Land Systems and AM General, and BAE Systems.

Of interest, no hybrid vehicles.