The delivery marks the first time the Vermont National Guard Army Mountain Warfare School has received CATVs. BAE Systems said this represents a significant milestone in the service’s and the state’s military modernisation efforts.
The CATV is described as a rugged, ready-made platform designed for difficult winter conditions. The vehicles are intended to provide mobility and versatility in extreme cold environments.
BAE Systems said the vehicles will enhance the Vermont National Guard’s ability to operate in extreme cold. They will also support training missions and provide military personnel with hands-on instruction in vehicle operation and maintenance.
The company said the training is intended to support seamless integration of the vehicles. The latest delivery also supports the wider use of CATVs by U.S. military units operating in cold-weather environments.
“As we continue to deliver on our commitment to the U.S. military, we’re looking forward to seeing the impact of our CATVs in the field,” said Dean Medland, Combat Mission Systems’ vice president of sustainment and international. “The CATV’s unique capabilities will be a game-changer for the Vermont National Guard, Arctic Region Test Center and the 11th Airborne Division, enabling them to operate more effectively in challenging cold-weather environments.”
The delivery brings the total number of CATVs delivered to date to 58. BAE Systems said the programme has grown significantly since its inception.
The company continues to build and deliver vehicles toward the Army’s goal of producing 487 vehicles. Hagglunds is also continuing work to deliver the additional 97 vehicles currently on order.
Work on the CATVs takes place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Fort Wainwright, the Arctic Region Test Center and the Vermont National Guard. The deliveries support the U.S. military’s effort to expand cold-weather mobility and sustain operations in demanding environments.
