BAE Systems has received a $390-million contract to produce additional Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles for the US Army.
The order will replace older Bradley variants in the force, enhancing protection, firepower, and crew survivability.
The vehicle has been a core component of the military’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams since the early 1980s, with more than 6,500 currently in service.
Bradley’s A4 upgrade integrates more advanced digital systems, networked communications, and situational awareness solutions, allowing warfighters to operate more effectively in complex environments.
Production will take place at BAE’s US facilities, including South Carolina, Alabama, Minnesota, California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
Work will also be supported by the Red River Army Depot, a 15,375-acre (6,222-hectare) Pentagon facility in Texas that provides maintenance, refurbishment, and logistical support for American land force combat vehicles.
Deliveries of the first batch are scheduled for October 2026.
Bill Sheehy, Ground Maneuver product line director at BAE Systems, commented on the deal, highlighting the importance of modernizing the Bradley fleet to ensure soldiers have advanced capabilities on the battlefield.
“Lethality, performance and next-generation capability is what the Bradley A4 brings to the fight,” he said.
“This award not only fuels our commitment to keep the Army and our allies ready for the fight, but it also ensures our US manufacturing lines stay hot and ready for continued production.”
The Bradley Vehicle
BAE’s Bradley combat system is 22 feet (7 meters) long and can accommodate up to 10 people.
It is equipped with a specialized laminate armor, providing 14.5 to 30 millimeters all-around armor-piercing protection depending on its configuration, and features explosive reactive armor for additional defense against rocket-propelled grenade launchers.
The platform is typically armed with a Bushmaster 25-millimeter chain gun, tube-launched anti-tank missiles, and M240 medium machine guns.
It is fitted with a Cummins VTA-903T diesel engine with an output of 600 horsepower, allowing a maximum speed of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour and a range of 250 miles (402 kilometers).
