History of Stryker in Timeline
The Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles used by the United States Army. It's derived from the Canadian LAV III, which comes from the Swiss Mowag Piranha. Produced by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada in Ontario, the Stryker features a switchable four-wheel drive to all-wheel drive. It is used in military operations requiring versatile and adaptable armored support.
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January 1999: GDLS-Canada Integrates Low Profile Turret onto LAV III
In January 1999, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)–Canada integrated its Low Profile Turret (LPT) onto an assault gun version of the LAV III.
1999: Program Inception
In 1999 the Stryker program was in its inception.
February 2000: General Dynamics and General Motors Partner for IAV Competition
In February 2000, General Dynamics and General Motors announced their partnership to enter the Interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) competition.
November 2000: GDLS-General Motors Team Awarded Contract
In November 2000, the General Motors Defense–General Dynamics Land Systems team was awarded an $8 billion contract to produce 2,131 vehicles of a variant of the Canadian LAV III, for equipping six rapid deployment Brigade Combat Teams by 2008.
2000: Stryker Vehicle Family Selected
In 2000, the LAV III, proposed by GDLS and General Motors Defense, was selected to form the backbone of the new medium-weight brigade combat team, and the vehicle family was named "Stryker".
April 2001: General Accounting Office Rejects Protest
In April 2001, the General Accounting Office rejected United Defense's protest of the contract award.
February 2002: IAV Formally Renamed 'Stryker'
In February 2002, the Army formally renamed the Interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) as the "Stryker" after Private First Class Stuart S. Stryker and Specialist Four Robert F. Stryker.
April 2002: Initial Stryker ICV Unit Cost
In April 2002, the initial unit cost to purchase the Stryker ICVs, excluding add-ons like slat armor, was US$3 million.
2002: Potential Reduction of Stryker Brigade Combat Teams
In 2002, Pentagon officials considered reducing the number of planned Stryker Brigade Combat Teams from six to three due to criticism from lawmakers like Newt Gingrich.
April 2003: Stryker Company Transported by C-130s
In April 2003, a Stryker infantry company, consisting of 21 Stryker vehicles, was transported 70 miles by C-130s to another airport. This demonstration showed that the vehicle could be transported by C-130s, but it did not resolve concerns about range and airport departure conditions.
May 2003: Regular Production Cost Per Vehicle
By May 2003, the regular production cost per Stryker vehicle was US$1.42 million.
July 2003: Decision Deferred on Additional Stryker Brigades
In July 2003, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld deferred a decision on two additional Stryker Brigade Combat Teams until July 2003, even though four brigades were funded in the DoD's budget proposal for fiscal year 2004.
2003: GAO Report on Slat Armor and Mobility
A 2003 GAO report to Congress stated that the added weight of the Stryker's slat armor created a mobility limitation in wet conditions due to shortcomings in the vehicle's suspension.
2003: DEW Engineering selected as new ceramic armor supplier
In 2003, DEW Engineering was chosen as the new, exclusive supplier for the ceramic armor, resolving the issue of failing armor panels.
August 2004: Testing of Stryker MGS Airdrop
In August 2004, testing began to determine if the Stryker MGS could be airdropped. The tests started with 12-foot drop tests, followed by the successful airdropping of an up-weighted Stryker Engineering Support Vehicle from a C-17 by the US Air Force.
December 2004: Leaked Army Report Highlights Stryker Design Flaws
In December 2004, a leaked U.S. Army report indicated the Stryker was only "effective and survivable with limitations" and described design flaws based on feedback from Stryker personnel in Mosul.
2004: Funding for Four Stryker Brigades
In 2004, four Stryker brigades were funded in the Department of Defense's budget proposal.
2004: Army sends reactive armor tiles to Strykers in Iraq
In 2004, the Army began sending reactive armor tiles to Strykers in Iraq, along with tiles for Abrams tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
February 2005: Army Chief of Staff Comments on Stryker Performance
In February 2005, Army Chief of Staff General Peter J. Schoomaker expressed enthusiasm about the Stryker's performance to the House Armed Services Committee.
2005: Washington Post Article Praising Stryker
A 2005 Washington Post article reported that commanders, soldiers, and mechanics praised the Stryker fleet in one of Iraq's most dangerous areas, noting that defects were minor and did little to hamper the Stryker's effectiveness.
2005: Stryker Combat Mileage and Readiness
As of 2005, the Stryker vehicle had logged more than 27 million combat miles, with operational readiness rates greater than 96 percent.
2005: Production starts on the Mobile Gun System
In 2005, production commenced on the Mobile Gun System, featuring an overhead General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) 105 mm automatic gun known as the M1128 mobile gun system.
2005: Slat armor designed for Stryker vehicles
In 2005, slat armor for the Stryker vehicles was designed and developed by the Army Research Laboratory and the Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland to enhance protection against RPGs.
2005: M1128 Mobile Gun System Enters Initial Production
In 2005, the Stryker 105 mm M1128 mobile gun system (MGS) moved into low-rate initial production for evaluation.
2007: Technology Demonstrator Displayed at AUSA Exposition
In 2007, General Dynamics displayed a technology demonstrator, designated LAV-H, incorporating lessons learned from combat in Afghanistan at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Exposition.
2008: Planned Deployment of Brigade Combat Teams
By 2008, the General Motors Defense–General Dynamics Land Systems team was contracted to produce 2,131 vehicles for equipping six rapid deployment Brigade Combat Teams.
2008: StrykShield Armor Plating Designated
In 2008, Allegheny Technologies' ATI 500-MIL armor steel was designated as the primary armored plating for the StrykShield situational awareness kit.
2008: Kongsberg and General Dynamics join for MCRWS
In 2008, Kongsberg, the maker of the Stryker's M151 RWS, collaborated with General Dynamics, the Stryker manufacturer, to develop the Medium Caliber Remote Weapons Station (MCRWS).
May 2009: General Dynamics and Rafael win contract for SRAT tiles
In May 2009, General Dynamics and Rafael secured a contract to provide SRAT tiles to replace slat armor on Strykers, offering greater vehicle stability, maneuverability, and "assured" protection.
2009: Criticism of Slat Armor
Critics in 2009 cited the bolt-on slat armor as a main flaw in the Stryker.
March 2010: Efforts to Incorporate Double V-Hull into Stryker Design
In March 2010, it was reported that General Dynamics and the Army were working to incorporate a double V-hull into the Stryker design.
July 2010: Contract Awarded for New Stryker Hull Production
In July 2010, the Army awarded a $30 million contract to GDLS to start production of the new Stryker double V-hull.
March 2011: V-Hull Design 'Not Suitable' for Long Missions
In March 2011, the Department of Defense's director of operational test and evaluations testified that the new V-hull design was "not suitable" for long missions in Afghanistan's terrain due to the tight driver's compartment and difficulty extracting an incapacitated driver.
July 2011: Order for Double V-Hull (DVH) Variants of Stryker
In July 2011, 450 Double V-Hull (DVH) variants of the Stryker were ordered.
July 2011: Autonomous Navigation Program Cut
In July 2011, General Dynamics's Robotic Systems division's autonomous navigation program for the Stryker and other vehicles was cut, despite a $237 million contract.
2011: Stryker Vehicles Rebuilt and Returned to Operations
In 2011, over 1,000 Stryker vehicles had been rebuilt by the Anniston Army Depot and returned to operations.
February 2012: Stryker Cost Increase
In February 2012, the cost of a Stryker vehicle had risen to US$4.9 million.
August 2012: Stryker Fleet Composition and Upgrade Program
By August 2012, the Army's Stryker fleet included over 4,187 vehicles, and the Army implemented an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) program to upgrade the existing fleet with a stronger engine, improved suspension, more onboard electrical power, and next-generation networking and computing technology.
2012: Increased Order for DVH Strykers
In 2012, the total order for Double V-Hull (DVH) variants of the Stryker was increased to 760. DVH Strykers include a new hull configuration, increased armor, upgraded suspension and braking systems, wider tires, blast-attenuating seats, and a height management system.
May 2013: Kongsberg Contract for Stryker ECP Program
In May 2013, Kongsberg Integrated Tactical Systems was awarded a contract to supply the Driver's Situational Awareness Display (DSAD) and Commander's Situational Awareness Display (CSAD) for the Stryker ECP program.
2013: Ongoing Work on Airdrop Capability
As of 2013, work continued on the Stryker airdrop capability, with the capability assumed for the Unified Quest war game.
2013: Stryker Project Management Office Inventory Issues
In 2013, media reports indicated that the Stryker Project Management Office had ordered almost $900 million in unneeded or outdated parts due to a failure to control its inventory during the war on terror.
January 2014: Stryker Brigades Complete DVH Upgrade
As of January 2014, the U.S. Army had two Stryker Brigades that completed the DVH upgrade.
January 2014: Stryker Brigade Training Exercise Success
In January 2014, a training exercise demonstrated that a Stryker brigade with vehicles and infantry using anti-tank missiles could successfully engage a conventional enemy force of tanks, armored vehicles, and helicopters in some circumstances.
February 2014: Test firings of 30 mm cannon in Kongsberg MCRWS occurred on a Stryker
In February 2014, test firings of a 30 mm cannon within the Kongsberg MCRWS were conducted on a Stryker demonstrator vehicle, demonstrating increased lethality and accuracy compared to the standard 0.50 in (12.7 mm) machine gun.
October 2014: Army Approves Procurement of DVH Strykers
In mid-October 2014, the Army approved the procurement of DVH Strykers for a fourth Stryker brigade, with conversions to 360 vehicles to begin in FY 2017.
2014: Army planned to test stabilized 30 mm cannons
In early 2014, the Army planned to conduct tests on stabilized 30 mm cannons, including Kongsberg Protech Systems' Medium Caliber Remote Weapons Station (RWS).
April 2015: Army approves equipping Strykers with 30 mm cannons
In April 2015, following comparative testing of the Kongsberg MCRWS mounted on Stryker vehicles, the U.S. Army approved the equipping of 81 Strykers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment with 30 mm cannons, based on the unit's upgrade request.
December 2015: Kongsberg turret and Orbital ATK XM813 selected
In December 2015, the Kongsberg turret and Orbital ATK XM813 variant of the Mk44 Bushmaster were officially selected for the Stryker upgrade.
2015: Testing Airbus A400M Atlas Compatibility
In Autumn 2015, the Airbus A400M Atlas was being tested for compatibility with the Stryker vehicle.
October 2016: First upgraded Stryker 'Dragoon' delivered for testing
In October 2016, the first upgraded Stryker, designated XM1296 "Dragoon", was delivered for testing.
2016: Upgrade of 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
By the end of FY 2016, the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis–McChord was expected to be fully upgraded with DVH Strykers.
2016: Iron Curtain active protection system selected for Stryker
In 2016, Artis LLC's Iron Curtain active protection system was selected for integration onto the Stryker as an interim system, until the Army develops the Modular Active Protection System (MAPS).
2016: Stryker regiment deployed to Europe with Saab mobile camouflage system
In spring 2016, a Stryker regiment deployed to Europe equipped with the Saab mobile camouflage system (MCS), which altered its physical appearance and improved signature management against various sensors.
September 2017: Raytheon demonstrates Stinger missile interception from Stryker-mounted CROWS
In September 2017, Raytheon demonstrated the interception of airborne targets using Stinger missiles integrated into a Stryker-mounted Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), effectively transforming the vehicle into a short-range air defense system.
December 2017: First ICVD delivered to 2CR in Germany
In December 2017, the first Infantry Carrier Vehicle – Dragoon (ICVD) was delivered to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) in Germany.
2017: Start of DVH Stryker Conversions for Fourth Brigade
In FY 2017, conversions to 360 DVH Stryker vehicles began for a fourth Stryker brigade.
February 2018: Stryker Vehicles Modified for M-SHORAD Requirement
In February 2018, the Army announced that Stryker vehicles would be modified with sensors and weapons to fulfill an interim Maneuver-Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) requirement due to a capability gap identified in Europe against Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
May 2018: Fielding of first Infantry Carrier Vehicle Dragoon
In May 2018, fielding of the first Infantry Carrier Vehicle – Dragoon (ICVD) was scheduled to commence.
June 2018: Army chose Leonardo DRS to supply mission equipment package
In June 2018, the Army selected Leonardo DRS to supply the mission equipment package for the Stryker vehicle, partnering with Moog Inc. to integrate the Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP). This system included a Stinger pod, Longbow Hellfire missile rails, a 30 mm M230LF chain gun, a 7.62 mm M240 coaxial machine gun, non-kinetic defeat capabilities, and a RADA Electronic Industries Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR).
August 2018: Army decides not to continue qualifying Iron Curtain onto Stryker
In August 2018, the Army decided not to proceed with qualifying Artis LLC's Iron Curtain active protection system on the Stryker due to system maturity issues, despite its initial selection in 2016 as an interim system.
August 2018: Fielding of Strykers with Javelin-capable CROWS turret begins
In August 2018, the Army started fielding 86 Strykers equipped with a CROWS turret adapted to fit an FGM-148 Javelin tube, enabling the vehicle to launch the missile without requiring dismounted troops.
2018: Upgrade of Fourth Brigade
In 2018, Upgrading the fourth brigade also kept the production line active, the upgrades of the engine and power generator, suspension, and DVH designate the vehicle the Stryker-A1. The Army plans to increase the lethality of Stryker ICVs by having half equipped with a 30 mm cannon and the other half given a Javelin anti-tank missile on the existing RWS in each brigade.
2018: Army Approves Conversion to DVHA1 Standard
In 2018, the Army Requirements Oversight Council approved the conversion of all flat bottomed Strykers to the DVHA1 standard. Procurement is to last into the 2030s with procurement averaging 165 Strykers a year or roughly half of a Stryker brigades vehicle set.
2018: Army Plans Weapons Configuration for Stryker SHORAD
In 2018, the Army planned to select the weapons configuration to be fitted onto the Stryker SHORAD vehicle.
April 2019: Army decides to add cannon armament to Stryker DVH ICVVA1 vehicles
In April 2019, the Army decided to incorporate cannon armament into Stryker DVH ICVVA1 vehicles within three brigades, with the first brigade planned for equipment in 2022.
2019: Army begins effort to put a laser on an M-SHORAD vehicle
During 2019, the Army began an effort to integrate a laser onto an M-SHORAD vehicle.
March 2020: XM1182 HEAB-T achieved Milestone B
In March 2020, the XM1182 High Explosive Airburst with Tracer (HEAB-T) achieved Milestone B in its development.
September 2020: Fielding of Stryker DVHA1 Variant
By September 2020, half of the 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division had fielded the third-generation Stryker DVHA1 variant.
September 2020: Army awards IM-SHORAD contract to General Dynamics
In September 2020, the Army awarded General Dynamics a $1.2 billion contract for the IM-SHORAD program, which planned to deliver 144 vehicles over five years. The initial order was for 28 vehicles, valued at $230 million.
2020: First Stryker SHORAD Battery Fielded
In 2020, the first battery of 12 Stryker SHORAD systems were fielded. The Stryker platform was chosen because it has better protection and size, weight and power considerations, especially for the possibility of integrating a directed energy weapon in the future.
April 2021: Deployment of first Stryker M-SHORAD vehicles to Germany
In April 2021, the first four Stryker M-SHORAD vehicles were deployed to Germany as part of the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment under the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.
June 2021: Army chooses Oshkosh Defense to supply Medium Caliber Weapon System
In June 2021, the Army selected Oshkosh Defense as the supplier for its Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS), awarding a contract worth up to $942 million over six years.
July 2021: Combat shoot-off of laser-equipped Strykers
In July 2021, a combat shoot-off of laser-equipped Strykers was conducted, facing realistic scenarios. Subsequently, Raytheon was awarded a contract to supply a platoon of four vehicles, each equipped with a 50 kW laser to defend against Group 1-3 UAS and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) threats.
August 2021: Oshkosh receives additional funding for MCWS vehicle modifications
In August 2021, Oshkosh received an additional US$99 million to modify a further 83 vehicles, increasing the total number of vehicles under contract to 174 for the Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS).
September 2021: Full battalion of Stryker M-SHORAD vehicles to be fielded
In September 2021, a full battalion of Stryker M-SHORAD vehicles was scheduled to be fielded.
2022: Delivery of M-SHORAD systems planned
By 2022, all 144 M-SHORAD systems are planned to be delivered. The Army chose DRS because of the reconfigurable turret's flexibility, minimal intrusion to the existing vehicle platform, and increased protection for the crew during ammunition reloading.
2022: MGS Version Divested
In 2022, the MGS version of the Stryker was divested.
2022: First brigade planned to be equipped with cannon armament on Stryker DVH ICVVA1 vehicles
The Army planned for the first of three brigades to be equipped with cannon armament on Stryker DVH ICVVA1 vehicles in 2022.
2023: XM1182 HEAB-T achieved Milestone C
In 2023, the XM1182 High Explosive Airburst with Tracer (HEAB-T) achieved Milestone C, following an aggressive development timeline.
2023: Delivery of first two DE M-SHORAD Strykers for training
In early 2023, the first two Directed Energy Maneuver-SHORAD (DE M-SHORAD) Strykers were delivered for training with soldiers. A second platoon is planned to be ordered later in 2023.
February 2024: Deployment of DE M-SHORAD Strykers to the Middle East
In February 2024, four Directed Energy Maneuver-SHORAD (DE M-SHORAD) Strykers were deployed to the Middle East for real-world testing.
September 26, 2024: Northrop Grumman awarded production contract for XM1182 HEAB-T
On September 26, 2024, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems was awarded a $78.5 million production contract for the XM1182 High Explosive Airburst with Tracer (HEAB-T), designed for the ICVVA1-30mm Stryker.
2024: Army deployed three battalions of Stinger-equipped Strykers
By early 2024, the Army had deployed three battalions of Stinger-equipped Strykers.
2024: M-SHORAD vehicle named after Sergeant Mitchell W. Stout
In 2024, the M-SHORAD air defense vehicle, based on the Stryker platform, was officially named the Sergeant Stout, honoring Mitchell W. Stout, the only Air Defense Artillery Soldier to receive the Medal of Honor.
2025: Advancement toward M-SHORAD Increment 3 configuration
As of 2025, the U.S. Army is advancing toward the M-SHORAD Increment 3 configuration to address operational shortcomings and counter increasingly complex aerial threats. A major update includes the planned removal of the AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles from future variants and doubling the Stinger missile loadout from four to eight per vehicle by adding a second four-round pod. Increment 3 will also introduce the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI).
2025: DE M-SHORAD program to transfer to program of record
In 2025, the Directed Energy Maneuver-SHORAD (DE M-SHORAD) program is planned to transfer to a program of record, with a competition to produce the DE M-SHORAD capability opening up.
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