The US Army has begun the modernization process of its Stryker armored vehicles, introducing the latest Stryker Double-V Hull A1 Engineering Change Proposal (DVH A1 ECP) platform. According to information released on March 28, 2025, the 56th Stryker Combat Team (SBCT) Brigade will receive 324 such upgraded vehicles, with the first 25 already delivered to begin the intensive training phase.
These efforts are aimed at ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to the new platform. For the 56th SBCT Brigade, this upgrade represents not just a technical improvement, but also a strategic leap in operational capabilities, survivability, and combat readiness.
The new Stryker DVH A1 ECP platform includes many improvements. Among them is the double V—shaped housing, which provides better protection against mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In addition, the machines are equipped with a more powerful 450-horsepower Caterpillar C9 engine, which significantly improves their mobility and maneuverability.
The electrical system has also been upgraded, with the replacement of the old 570-amp generator with a 910-amp one, which allows for the support of modern and future energy-intensive systems, including integrated network technologies and electronic warfare tools.
The upgrade also includes increasing the load capacity of the chassis from 55,000 pounds to 63,000 pounds, which allows for more equipment to be carried and provides greater survivability.
In total, the Stryker DVH A1 ECP family of vehicles includes seven specialized variants on a common platform, including an anti-tank vehicle, a command vehicle, an engineering vehicle, a fire support vehicle, an infantry transport vehicle, a mortar vehicle and an ambulance.
These improvements make the Stryker DVH A1 ECP one of the most advanced and mobile platforms in the U.S. Army, capable of performing a wide range of tasks in modern combat environments.
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