Germany buys 227 additional BAE Systems BvS10s through framework agreement

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BAE Systems has secured a contract with Germany to supply an additional 227 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles, valued at approximately $400 million. This contract, part of a joint procurement initiative involving Sweden and the UK, aims to enhance Arctic operational capabilities until 2030. The vehicles will include variants for troop transport, command, and logistics support, showcasing BAE Systems' leadership in all-terrain military solutions. Deliveries are set to commence in 2024. The BvS10 vehicles are designed for extreme environments, complying with NATO standards and offering modular configurations for various missions.

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• Secured a $400 million contract with Germany for 227 BvS10 vehicles.
• The contract enhances BAE Systems' relationship with Germany and extends vehicle deliveries to 2030.
• New vehicle variants will support German Armed Forces' operational capabilities.

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STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Germany is investing in an additional 227 ultra- mobile, protected, all-terrain BvS10 vehicles from BAE Systems. The German contract, worth around $400 million, follows the joint procurement by Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom in support of Arctic operations for the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program, with Sweden as the lead nation. This will extend the deliveries from the framework agreement, which are to begin in 2024, out to 2030.

BAE Systems’ BvS10 is a world-leading all-terrain combat vehicle, with optimal maneuverability across varying terrains, including snow, ice, rock, sand, mud, swamps, and steep mountain environments. (Credit: BAE Systems)

“This framework agreement streamlines the process by allowing prospective and existing customers to acquire vehicles at previously negotiated terms, while also benefiting from the joint development,” said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds, which manufactures the vehicles in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. “This will secure Germany’s access to these highly capable vehicles for decades to come, and demonstrates the strong relationship between BAE Systems and our customer.”

BAE Systems’ military all-terrain vehicles are designed for operations in the harshest and most remote environments, and this agreement signals the company’s position as the defense industry’s leader in these capabilities. The new contract is for additional troop transport vehicles and armored personnel carriers (APCs), as well as three new German BvS10 versions; Command and Control (C2), and two logistics variants that will add combat support to the German Armed Forces.

The BvS10 (and Beowulf) are world-leading all-terrain solutions. Their articulated mobility systems provide optimal maneuverability across varying terrains including snow, ice, rock, sand, mud, swamps, and steep mountain environments. The vehicles’ amphibious feature also allows them to swim in flooded areas or coastal waters. The vehicles can deliver personnel and supplies to sustain strategic, tactical, and operational mobility.

BvS10’s unprecedented mobility is based on terrain accessible North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standards. Its modular design allows it to be reconfigured for varying missions and can be delivered in multiple variants that include carrying personnel, command and control, ambulance, vehicle repair and recovery, logistics support, situational awareness, and a weapons carrier with additional mortar capability.

The vehicle is currently operated by Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. BAE Systems’ Beowulf, the unarmored variant of the BvS10, won the U.S. Army’s competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program in August. The U.S. Army will receive 110 vehicles over a five-year period.

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Source: BAE Systems

FAQ

What is the value of the contract BAE Systems secured with Germany?

The contract is valued at approximately $400 million.

How many BvS10 vehicles is BAE Systems supplying to Germany?

BAE Systems is supplying an additional 227 BvS10 vehicles.

What is the duration of the BvS10 vehicle deliveries under the new contract?

Deliveries are set to commence in 2024 and will continue until 2030.

Which countries are involved in the joint procurement of the BvS10 vehicles?

The joint procurement involves Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

What types of BvS10 vehicles are included in the new contract with Germany?

The contract includes troop transport vehicles, armored personnel carriers, and new variants for command and logistics support.