Partnership Excellence: AEV & GM Defense
When Consumer Engineering Meets Defense Standards
The partnership between American Expedition Vehicles and GM Defense demonstrates how AEV components – designed, engineered, and built in the USA to OEM specifications – are held to such a high standard that they not only serve consumers but also exceed defense requirements without modification.
The Bison Advantage
Built on the proven Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD ZR2 Bison platform, our AUSA demonstration shows that exceptional consumer engineering can satisfy the most demanding defense specifications. Every component featured for defense applications comes straight from our product catalog, no special military versions required.
Engineering You Can Trust
The AUSA 2025 build highlights how AEV’s American-made components deliver in any environment. From snorkel systems and advanced lighting to winches, clearance kits, and Salta XD wheels, every part is designed for consumer adventures yet validated to withstand the toughest defense applications. The difference? There is none—defense customers and consumers alike benefit from the same uncompromising engineering and durability.
Why This Partnership Matters
GM Defense brings over a century of military vehicle expertise and the manufacturing scale of General Motors. From World War I trucks to today’s advanced tactical vehicles, GM understands what defense customers need.
AEV adds nearly three decades of specialized off-road engineering and a reputation for building the most capable consumer off-road vehicles in the world. As a Tier 1 supplier on GM’s Silverado and Colorado Bison and GMC Sierra AT4X AEV Edition, our OE-level integration proves that AEV components—engineered and built in America—meet factory standards for durability, safety, and reliability.
Together, AEV and GM Defense demonstrate that consumer-focused, American-made engineering can stand up to the world’s most demanding defense requirements—and that consumers benefit from the same proven quality.
Defense Proven. Consumer Ready.
Every enhancement in our AUSA 2025 build comes directly from AEV’s consumer product line. No special military versions. No modifications. Just exceptional American-made engineering that works—whether on the trail or in the field.
The Bottom Line: When consumer engineering meets defense standards, everyone wins. Defense customers gain proven reliability, and consumers enjoy that same defense-grade confidence in every adventure.
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