US Army prototypes ISV-Heavy with 60kW export power and drive-by-wire

The US Army is funding competing ISV-Heavy prototypes designed to export 60 kW continuous DC power and recharge to 90% within six hours, enabling mobile use of counter-drone, EW, and directed-energy systems at squad/brigade level. The requirement also bakes in drive-by-wire architecture for future autonomous operations and reconfigurable rear seating/workstations, signaling a shift toward power-centric light tactical vehicles.