• Land Warfare

  BAE Systems awarded $544 million in vehicle contracts

  17th March 2025

  The two contracts are for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) and Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) as part of previously awarded contract agreements worth billions of dollars.

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2024: BAE Systems ramps up AMPV production

  16th October 2024

  AMPV production is moving to full rate, with future models likely to incorporate new turrets and capabilities for expanded roles within the US Army.

• Land Warfare

  US Army to field first human-machine platoon in two years

  1st April 2025

  The Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office plans to deploy armoured and infantry platoon configurations around FY2027.

• Land Warfare

  US Army orders 40 AMPVs under $184 million contract

  14th October 2024

  BAE Systems’ Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) was developed in response to a US Army requirement for a platform to replace M113s. The latest order is in addition to a full-rate production contract.

• Defence Notes

  US companies invest in production capabilities to satisfy DoD’s hunger for cutting-edge capabilities

  18th October 2024

  BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin have been betting on new facilities and innovative manufacturing technologies to speed up the development of new solutions.

• Land Warfare

  Customise your combat vehicle

  12th June 2024

  Systems Integration will future-proof NATO combat vehicles.

• Land Warfare

  How the Ukraine war is shifting the US Army’s EW capabilities

  4th November 2024

  The branch has been planning multi-billion dollar investments in reliable communications and solutions to prevent enemy detection.

• Land Warfare

  BAE Systems displays new AMPV and is awarded second production contract

  29th March 2024

  In January 2024, BAE Systems delivered the first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) fitted with External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP) and displayed the system at AUSA Global Force Symposium on 26–28 March.

• Defence Notes

  US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

  7th August 2024

  While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.

• Land Warfare

  BAE Systems delivers Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle to US Army

  7th March 2024

  BAE Systems' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) was developed in response to a US Army requirement to replace ageing M113 APCs. The US Army has an acquisition objective of a total of 2,897 AMPVs under this approximately US$14.5 billion programme.

• Defence Notes

  US lawmakers warn that “more military spending is absolutely necessary” to ensure Pentagon’s readiness

  15th April 2024

  The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.

• Defence Notes

  US Pentagon to reduce investments in main acquisition programmes over FY2025

  12th March 2024

  The DoD requested nearly US$850 billion to fund operations over the next fiscal year. Despite the amount being 1% higher than the FY2024 budget request, it has not covered the 3% inflation rate, which could impact the DoD’s main programmes in the medium and long term.

• Land Warfare

  US Army to increase investments in missile capabilities by 62% in FY2025

  15th March 2024

  The total amount allocated to missile capability purchasing over the next fiscal year will be $6.2 billion and will comprise additional funds for several programmes.

• Land Warfare

  UK wants 120mm turret mortar for ARTEC Boxer

  18th March 2024

  The British Army’s firepower could be boosted by a new 120mm smooth bore turret-mounted mortar system slated for integration into the ARTEC Boxer.

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2023: BAE Systems introduces AMPV C-UAS

  20th October 2023

  BAE Systems' vehicle hosts an external mission equipment package interchangeable top plate, intended to enhance the hull structure and provide flexibility to quickly integrate other mission equipment.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  AMPV (USA)

  Programme Background The US Army initiated the AMPV programme to acquire a replacement for several variants of the M113 tracked APC, which has been in ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8, APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bulldog FV432 Mk 3 Replacement [UK]

  Programme Background Requirement Serving in several iterations since 1963, the FV432 Mk3 'Bulldog' remains operational and deployed as command vehicles, ambulances, and recovery vehicles within the British Army. Although ...

• Pegaz Special Operations Vehicles

  Programme BackgroundRequirementThe Polish MoD has a long-standing requirement to procure a new 4x4 tactical vehicle to replace the M1165A1 HMMWVs and Oshkosh M-ATVs currently in ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)

  BAE Systems' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) was developed in response to a US Army requirement for a platform to replace the ageing M113 APCs in ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Matador AMPV 8x8

  The Matador is an 8x8 APC, designed to provide high levels of ballistic protection and blast resistance, with off-road capability. The layout is conventional with ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bradley NG/RB301

  BAE Systems introduced the Bradley Next Generation (NG) at AUSA 2016 to showcase a cost-effective option for extending the M2 Bradley's service life into the 2030s. Centred around ...

• Land: RWS

  R600/R600MC

  The R600 is an RWS designed to accommodate heavier weapons than the original R400 RWS, the first RWS marketed by EOS. Intended for installation on ...

• Land: RWS

  R800

  The R800 is a RWS developed by EOS for integration on heavy armoured vehicle platforms. It is designed to offer the capabilities of a medium ...

• Self-propelled mortars

  NEMO

  The NEw MOrtar (NEMO) is a remote-controlled, lightweight 120mm mortar turret designed to be mounted onto various tracked and wheeled platforms, as well as high-speed ...

• Self-propelled guns

  M109A7 PIM

  The M109A7 (formerly designated M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM)) is designed to provide mobile artillery support to the US Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs).  ...

• Self-propelled guns

  M109 Paladin

  The M109A7 (formerly designated M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM)) is designed to provide mobile artillery support to the US Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs). ...