The U.S. Army is significantly investing in modernizing its equipment and capabilities through two major procurement initiatives for fiscal 2025. Firstly, the Army seeks to enhance its technological edge by requesting $255 million for the acquisition of over 3,000 Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) augmented reality headsets. These 'mixed reality' headsets, part of a collaboration with Microsoft, are aimed at improving operational testing and combat readiness. Secondly, the Army has awarded BAE Systems a $754.3 million contract for the production of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs), with an additional order bringing the total to $0.75 billion. This effort, intended to replace the aging M113 armored personnel carriers, has now reached nearly $1.6 billion. The AMPVs are expected to be delivered by February 2027, marking a significant upgrade in the Army's armored capabilities.
The Army is requesting $255 million in fiscal 2025 to buy more of the latest variant of Microsoft’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System, as the service gears up for operational testing. https://t.co/6x7ZBURLEG https://t.co/bxdy74Tsmn
Army orders another $0.75 billion worth of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles | New award brings total order for M113 replacements to nearly $1.6B. https://t.co/1SSTrrtkaz
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Army orders another $0.75 billion worth of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles | https://t.co/1SSTrrtkaz
The Army awarded BAE Systems a $754.3 million order for more Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles, or AMPVs, which are replacing aging M113 armored personnel carriers. The contract, announced Wednesday, sets an estimated delivery date of February 2027. Read on: https://t.co/1SSTrrtkaz
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