BAE Systems receives $383 million services contract for Bradleys and Multiple Launch Rocket System carriers

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BAE Systems has secured a five-year, $383 million contract from the U.S. Army for technical and sustainment support services for its Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M993 Multiple Launch Rocket System carriers. This contract aims to ensure mission readiness and ongoing engineering and logistics support. Work will be performed at BAE Systems’ facilities in San Jose, California, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Phoenix, Arizona, among other locations. This collaboration highlights the company's commitment to providing proven combat capabilities.

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• Secured a significant five-year contract worth $383 million.
• Ensures ongoing maintenance and support for critical military assets, enhancing mission readiness.

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New contract to keep maintaining the U.S. Army’s fleet of Bradley Fighting Vehicles and Multiple Launch Rocket System carriers will help to ensure mission readiness

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BAE Systems has received a five-year, $383 million contract from the U.S. Army to perform technical and sustainment support services for its fleet of Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M993 Multiple Launch Rocket System carriers.

BAE Systems has received a five-year, $383 million contract from the U.S. Army to perform technical and sustainment support services for its fleet of Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M993 Multiple Launch Rocket System carriers. (Credit: BAE Systems)

Under the contract, the BAE Systems System Technical Support (STS) and Sustainment System Technical Support (SSTS) teams will provide on-going engineering and logistics services to keep the family of Bradley Fighting Vehicles ready to support Soldiers’ missions. The vehicles include the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and M7 Bradley Fire Support Team (BFIST) variants. The M993 MLRS carrier is part of the M270 MLRS, the Army’s tracked heavy launch platform for the MLRS Family of Munitions.

“Equipping our men and women on the front lines with proven combat capabilities positions them to be unmatched in battle,” said Scott Davis, vice president of BAE Systems’ ground vehicles product line. “We are proud to continue our partnership with the U.S. Army to ensure the Bradley and M993 MLRS are prepared to support mission readiness.”

Work on the Bradley Family of Vehicles and MLRS carriers will be performed at BAE Systems’ facilities in San Jose, California; Sterling Heights, Michigan; Phoenix, Arizona; and, other locations around the world.

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Annie Lundell, BAE Systems

Mobile: 612-834-3793

Annie.Lundell@baesystems.com

www.baesystems.com/US

@BAESystemsInc

Source: BAE Systems

FAQ

What is the value of BAE Systems' new contract with the U.S. Army?

The contract is valued at $383 million.

How long is the contract BAE Systems received from the U.S. Army?

The contract is for five years.

What vehicles will BAE Systems support under the new contract?

BAE Systems will support the Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M993 Multiple Launch Rocket System carriers.

Where will BAE Systems perform the work related to the new contract?

Work will be conducted in San Jose, California; Sterling Heights, Michigan; and Phoenix, Arizona, among other locations.

What is the main goal of the contract BAE Systems received?

The main goal is to ensure mission readiness through ongoing technical and sustainment support.