BAE Systems has secured a $390-million US Army contract for the production of additional Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles, supporting the service’s ongoing effort to modernize its armored fleet. The new platforms will replace older Bradley variants and deliver improved protection, firepower, and crew survivability to frontline units. In service since the early 1980s, the Bradley remains a central asset within the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams, with more than 6,500 vehicles currently fielded. The A4 configuration represents the latest and most advanced iteration of the platform, featuring upgraded digital architecture, enhanced networking capabilities, and improved situational awareness tools to support operations in increasingly complex battlespaces. Production will be carried out across multiple BAE Systems facilities in South Carolina, Alabama, Minnesota, California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The Red River Army Depot in Texas will also contribute, providing maintenance, refurbishment, and logistics support as part of the vehicle’s lifecycle sustainment. Delivery of the first batch is expected in October 2026. The Bradley infantry fighting vehicle measures 22 feet (7 meters) in length and can carry up to 10 personnel. Its armor package includes specialized laminate protection rated between 14.5 and 30 millimeters against armor-piercing threats, supplemented by explosive reactive armor to defend against rocket-propelled grenades. Armament typically includes a 25-millimeter Bushmaster chain gun, tube-launched anti-tank guided missiles, and an M240 medium machine gun. A Cummins VTA-903T 600-horsepower diesel engine powers the vehicle, enabling a top speed of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour and an operational range of 250 miles (402 kilometers).
