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GM Defense, in partnership with BAE Systems and NP Aerospace as Team LionStrike, is launching its new General Support Utility Platform (GSUP) at DSEI 2025, London.
Developed for the UK’s Light Mobility Vehicle Programme, the platform aims to provide armed forces with advanced technology and enhanced operational capabilities.
The new General Support Utility Platform is a rugged, high-performance, multi-mission vehicle designed for rapid configuration and deployment across a range of operational scenarios, delivering mobility, payload, capacity and flexibility. It is equipped with STORM Vanguard’s modular Rapid Adapt and Deploy System (RADS), a game-changing modular system offering, and features GVA comms integration with Ultra PCS.
The vehicle is backed by Team LionStrike, a new collaboration focused on offering the UK MoD a mobility solution to rapidly modernize its ground vehicle fleet. The team is working together in pursuit of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme and will also address broader opportunities across NATO and allied nations. Team LionStrike will also deliver economic growth as part of the Land Industrial Strategy, and significant export growth potential. Team LionStrike is building a sustainable supply chain and delivery ecosystem in the UK. The team will be supported by GM’s leading industry partners, NP Aerospace and BAE Systems and is also anchored by GM’s worldwide parts distribution system.
Steve duMont, President of GM Defense, said, “Our objective with Team LionStrike is to support the UK Ministry of Defence’s goal of rapidly modernizing its ground vehicle fleet, providing soldiers the best tools to perform their mission. Vehicles like our General Support Utility Platform and our flagship Infantry Squad Vehicle are designed to deliver major advancements in operational capability and performance, along with unmatched safety and reliability.”
The new General Support Utility Platform is a high-performance, customizable multi-mission vehicle built on GM’s advanced technologies. Key features include:
- GVW of 3500kg
- Payload of up to 1339kg
- Multi-variant solution
- Live 2,000 vehicle per month production line
- LHD and RHD options
