U.S. Army buys more AMPV tracked vehicles
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $139.6 million contract modification for continued production of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), a key platform replacing aging M113s across Armored Brigade Combat Teams.
The award, announced under contract W56HZV-23-C-0024, brings the total value of the AMPV program to over $2.28 billion.
According to the Department of Defense, work will be performed at BAE Systems’ facility in York, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2028.
The AMPV is designed to deliver improved protection, power, mobility, and digital interoperability, while standardizing platforms within the Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT). As noted by the Army, the vehicle family includes five primary variants: General Purpose, Mortar Carrier, Medical Evacuation, Medical Treatment, and Mission Command.
The vehicle leverages existing technology from both the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer. By using proven components and designs, the Army aims to simplify maintenance and logistics while increasing commonality across the ABCT fleet.
According to BAE Systems, the AMPV platform supports high-volume onboard power generation, enabling advanced communications, electronic warfare systems, and battlefield networking capabilities. Each variant is tailored to a specific mission requirement, with modular architecture that supports future upgrades as threats evolve.
The General Purpose vehicle is used for transporting personnel and supplies, while the Mortar Carrier provides indirect fire support. The Medical Evacuation and Medical Treatment variants increase survivability for wounded soldiers under fire, and the Mission Command variant functions as a mobile tactical operations center.
The AMPV program has been designated a top modernization priority for the Army’s ground combat fleet. As of 2025, the service is continuing to ramp up production to field the vehicle across multiple brigade combat teams.
In past statements, Army leaders have cited the need to replace the M113 family of vehicles—originally fielded in the 1960s—as a driving factor behind the program. The new platform is engineered to withstand improvised explosive devices, anti-armor weapons, and kinetic threats seen in recent conflict zones.
