BAE receives orders for AMPVs for the U.S. Army

October 13, 2024

BAE Systems in the US has secured a contract modification worth $184 million to produce an additional 48 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) for the U.S. Army, according to a press release.

This new order follows the existing full-rate production contract for the AMPV, which is designed to replace the U.S. Army’s aging M113 vehicles, bringing significant upgrades in mobility, survivability, and interoperability to Armored Brigade Combat Teams.

The AMPV family of vehicles is built in five variants: General Purpose, Mortar Carrier, Medical Evacuation, Medical Treatment, and Mission Command.

These vehicles provide essential on-board power and advanced capabilities that modernise the Army’s combat fleet. Bill Sheehy, AMPV programme director for BAE Systems, highlighted the importance of the vehicles, stating in the press release: “Soldiers deserve advanced capabilities like the AMPV that have been successfully tested to accomplish the many mission roles they will serve in the formation.”

In addition to ongoing production, BAE Systems is nearing completion of a large-scale expansion at its York, Pennsylvania facility, which includes the AMPV production line.

The company’s industrial network spans multiple locations across the U.S., including facilities in Aiken, South Carolina; Anniston, Alabama; Phoenix, Arizona; Sterling Heights, Michigan; and York, Pennsylvania. This expansion, along with advanced engineering work, will provide BAE with the capacity and technology to meet increased production demands for both the U.S. Army and potential international customers.

Sheehy further expressed the company’s commitment to supporting the U.S. Army and its supply chain, saying: “We value our continued partnerships with the Army and our suppliers who work alongside us to ensure we keep producing these critical combat vehicles at higher, sustainable volumes.”

The AMPV’s full-rate production phase marks a significant step forward for the U.S. Army as it continues to modernise its combat capabilities, ensuring that Armored Brigade Combat Teams are equipped with the latest in mobility, power, and protection on the battlefield.