US Army accelerates M113 replacement with new $184 Million AMPV order

BAE Systems has secured a $184 million contract modification from the U.S. Army for an additional 48 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs), furthering the modernization of the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs). The AMPV family includes five key variants-General Purpose, Medical Evacuation, Medical Treatment, Mission Command, and Mortar Carrier-each offering advanced mobility, survivability, and communication capabilities. Designed to replace the aging M113 vehicles, AMPVs are a critical part of the Army’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle program, ensuring enhanced battlefield performance. With modular designs and future upgrade capabilities, these vehicles are central to the Army’s strategy for improved logistics, maintenance, and digital integration, positioning AMPVs as a cornerstone in modern military operations. BAE Systems has expanded production facilities to meet the rising demand for AMPVs, marking significant progress in the U.S. military’s modernization priorities.

[@brianloughnane781]

These are for mechanized soldiers. Protects against artillery shrapnel and small arms. It’s not perfect. But it’s better than the old 113s.

[@Exduper808]

122 vehicles per year is nowhere near enough to account for the expected demands a “near peer” conflict will entail.

[@rickjames18]

I am just thinking 120 a year is far to little. The US has thousands needing replacement.

[@kevinblackburn3198]

So a Bradley hull. Got t.

[@emmanuelgraphic22]

i thought they already replace it with the IFVs and MRAPs 🙄

[@mjk9388]

And I thought the Stryker was the replacement for the M113.

[@kevinblackburn3198]

@@mjk9388 what a total POS the Stryker is.

[@gregordomer311]

I see Bradley's

[@michaelwhite9199]

Are they actually new production vehicles or just rebuilt Bradley hulls?

[@rickjames18]

New.

[@KenCrandall-ot7uv]

Sitting duck for a $250.00 drone !

[@mjk9388]

One of the variants pictured here from BAE looked like an anti-air/anti-drone model, but, yeah, it's too easy to take armored vehicles out now.

[@KenCrandall-ot7uv]

Our generals and the great industrial war machine are still.fighting WW2 , that's where the money is and every congress man wants a piece of that pie in their state ! Its cheaper to turn the nerds loose with their drones , think about all the lives saved !

[@richardelbert4412]

Still looks like a 13.

[@VectorGhost]

it looks insanely ugly