BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, based in San Jose, California, has received an $8.46 million contract modification from the U.S. Army for further development of vehicle version identification software for the Bradley in the A4E1 ECP armored vehicle variant.
This modification expands upon the existing contract W56HZV-22-C-0072, with completion anticipated by March 13, 2026.
According to a release from the U.S. Department of Defense, funding for the contract modification, totaling approximately $8.46 million, will come from the Army’s fiscal year 2025 procurement budget for weapons and tracked combat vehicles.
The Bradley M2 A4E1, developed by BAE Systems, incorporates advanced technologies aimed at enhancing survivability, mobility, and lethality in response to contemporary combat scenarios. Among its critical upgrades is an active protection system designed to counter incoming threats, significantly enhancing occupant safety.
Mobility improvements enable the Bradley M2A4E1 to perform effectively across challenging terrains and rapidly adapt to changing operational environments. Its established hull structure provides continued protection for soldiers, with further enhancements to mobility and environmental control systems ensuring effective operation under extreme conditions.
