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BAE Systems announces partners for Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle design
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BAE Systems (BAESY) has partnered with Elbit Systems of America, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, and QinetiQ Limited to design the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). The collaboration aims to create a next-generation combat vehicle that meets the Army's needs for speed, agility, and survivability. The proposal has been submitted, featuring Elbit's advanced 50mm Unmanned Turret and a Modular Open Systems Architecture for rapid technology updates. BAE's experience with Hybrid Electric Drive technology will further enhance the vehicle's capabilities.
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Collaboration with experienced partners to design OMFV.
Inclusion of advanced technologies like Elbit's 50mm Unmanned Turret.
Modular Open Systems Architecture for technology upgrades.
Long-term investment in Hybrid Electric Drive technology to enhance performance.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BAE Systems is teaming with Elbit Systems of America, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, and QinetiQ Limited on its design for the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV).
BAE Systems is teaming with Elbit Systems of America, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, and QinetiQ Limited on its design for the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). (Credit: BAE Systems)
The companies will work together to produce an innovative, purpose-built, next-generation combat vehicle designed to meet the U.S. Army’s requirements for an agile, lethal, and survivable solution that will help redefine land combat operations and maneuverability in future conflicts. The proposal was submitted to the U.S. Army earlier this month and today, BAE Systems announced details of how the companies are collaborating.
BAE Systems and Elbit Systems of America are leveraging their extensive experience in the evaluation, demonstration, and validation of next generation combat systems. For OMFV, Elbit is providing its 50mm Unmanned Turret (UT50), one of the most versatile armament configurations with multiple mission payloads and capabilities, which recently completed a successful live fire demonstration at the Aberdeen Test Center. The UT50 features a XM913 50mm cannon and a high-capacity ammunition handling system.
The OMFV design will use a standardized, Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA), designed by BAE Systems and Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions. MOSA solutions are critical for enabling the customer to rapidly refresh technology to field new capabilities and meet emerging threats on the battlefield. The two companies are also providing vital electronics and control systems into the OMFV.
BAE Systems has invested in and collaborated with industry for more than 40 years to advance Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) technology. BAE Systems and QinetiQ Limited are developing and integrating the HED technology with an electric cross-drive transmission, a key component of an HED system for tracked combat vehicles, to ensure the OMFV has the speed, reliability, and maneuverability necessary to dominate in the toughest battlefield conditions. QinetiQ Limited’s Modular E-X-Drive® transmission has been tested and proven in a wide range of tracked vehicles and weight classes over the last decade.
“The synergy from our diverse and highly capable team allows us to deliver the next-generation, transformational technology and capabilities our customer is looking for,” said Andy Corea, vice president and general manager for BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems. “Together we have continually researched, developed, innovated, and delivered and we believe this team can provide a purpose-built vehicle with the winning solutions for future battlefields and, most importantly, for the men and women who put their lives on the line for us each and every day.”
BAE Systems already has the expertise, infrastructure, and resources to deliver results for the U.S. Army’s OMFV platform, with plans to complete project elements at facilities across the U.S. that contribute a diverse set of workforce talent and manufacturing quality.
What is BAE Systems' role in the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV)?
BAE Systems is collaborating with Elbit Systems of America, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, and QinetiQ Limited to design the OMFV, focusing on next-generation combat vehicle capabilities.
What technologies will be used in the OMFV by BAE Systems?
The OMFV will utilize Elbit's 50mm Unmanned Turret and a Modular Open Systems Architecture, alongside BAE's Hybrid Electric Drive technology.
When was the OMFV proposal submitted by BAE Systems?
The proposal for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle was submitted earlier this month.
What are the expected benefits of the Modular Open Systems Architecture for the OMFV?
The Modular Open Systems Architecture will allow for rapid technology updates to meet emerging battlefield threats.
How does the partnership benefit BAE Systems in the OMFV project?
The partnership combines expertise from multiple companies, enhancing innovation and capabilities for the OMFV project.
