U.S. Army Collaborates with BAE Systems for Advanced Armored Combat Vehicle Development
Date: March 20, 2025
Warren, Mich. – The U.S. Army Contracting Command has awarded a significant contract to BAE Systems amounting to $536.7 million for the development of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). This initiative aims to modernize the Army’s fleet of armored combat vehicles, specifically replacing the outdated Vietnam-era M113 series and complementing the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
The AMPV program encompasses five distinct vehicle variants: general purpose, mission command, mortar carrier, medical evaluation, and medical treatment. This contract will also facilitate enhancements in production capacity, enabling quicker delivery timelines for future vehicle orders.
Key Features of the AMPV Program
One of the primary goals of the AMPV is to ensure that it meets the U.S. military’s Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) standards, promoting compatibility via an adopt-adapt-author approach that maintains flexibility across various hardware and software spectrums.
Additionally, drawing upon the advanced designs of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled artillery, the AMPV will bolster operational capabilities, enhancing the maneuvering capacity within the Army’s armored brigade combat teams.
Upcoming Technological Enhancements
In January 2020, BAE Systems was awarded a previous contract worth $400.9 million to manufacture 160 AMPVs, which was part of a larger potential contract valued at $1.2 billion that began in late 2014. This latest order reflects the Army’s commitment to a future-ready fleet with modular technology upgrades designed to keep pace with modern warfare demands.
The production work for this order will be executed in York, Pennsylvania, with projected completion by May 2028. For more details, visit BAE Systems Platforms & Services at www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/inc-businesses/platforms-and-services or the Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal.
About the Author: John Keller is the Editor-in-Chief of Military & Aerospace Electronics Magazine, providing insightful analysis and coverage of critical electronics technologies across military, space, and commercial aviation sectors. With extensive experience in the field since 1989 and chief editor since 1995, he remains a key authority on military aerospace advancements.
