The contract, issued under W56HZV-23-C-0024, supports the Army’s efforts to replace the ageing M113 fleet across its Armored Brigade Combat Teams. Work will be carried out at BAE Systems’ facility in York, Pennsylvania, with completion expected by 31 May 2028.
Army Contracting Command, located at Detroit Arsenal in Michigan, is managing the agreement. The funding was obligated under the U.S. Department of Defense’s fiscal year 2025 procurement budget for weapons and tracked combat vehicles.
The AMPV is intended to deliver improved protection, mobility, and digital integration while unifying platforms within the Armored Brigade Combat Team. According to the Army, the family includes five core variants: General Purpose, Mortar Carrier, Medical Evacuation, Medical Treatment, and Mission Command.
The vehicle draws on existing technologies from the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer. By incorporating these proven systems, the Army aims to enhance commonality and ease maintenance across its ground combat fleet.
BAE Systems states that the AMPV supports high-capacity onboard power generation to enable advanced communications and battlefield networking systems. Its modular design also allows for future upgrades to meet evolving threats.
Each AMPV variant serves a specific role on the battlefield. The General Purpose model transports troops and supplies, the Mortar Carrier offers indirect fire support, and the medical variants provide enhanced care and evacuation under combat conditions.
The Mission Command version operates as a mobile tactical operations centre, improving command and control capabilities. All variants are designed to operate in high-threat environments, including areas with improvised explosive devices and anti-armour weapons.
The AMPV programme has been identified as a top modernisation priority for the Army’s ground combat systems. As of 2025, production is continuing to accelerate to equip multiple brigade combat teams.
Army officials have previously emphasised the need to replace the M113 series, originally introduced in the 1960s. The AMPV represents a significant step in updating the Army’s armoured vehicle fleet for current and future operational demands.
