The US Army has signed two new contracts with BAE Systems to expand Bradley M2A4 and M7A4 infantry vehicles.
With the new agreements, the total value of contracts related to the Bradley program has reached $ 668.4 million, which confirms efforts to survive army brigades until the future XM30 is set up.
Details of contracts
- September 22, 2025 – Signature of a $ 12.2 million contract.
- September 24, 2025 – Signature of an additional $ 10.2 million contract.
The expected completion deadline for the work is November 11, 2027 and November 30, 2027. The implementation locations and the funding sources are determined within the framework of the contract system, which provides greater flexibility in the use of resources.
Strategic importance
The modernization of Bradleys consists of mounting older vehicles under new standards, making them more advanced M2A4 and M7A4 versions that offer better protection, agility and technological integration. This process ensures that brigades remain at a high standby level until the next generation of armored vehicles are introduced.
The signature of contracts confirms the importance of Bradley, forming the backbone of the American mechanized infantry, even after four decades of service.
The future: the XM30 vehicle
The XM30, which is under development to replace Bradley, is a paradigm shift in the armored automotive industry. The program uses a fully digital design concept, a modular architecture and compatibility with the MOSA (Modar Open Systems Architecture) standard, which allows continuous software and hardware updates.
According to the schedule, the first XM30 prototype will be shipped for testing in 2026 and the service is expected to be on duty in the early 2030s.
The use of the digital workflow – from engineering to maintenance – allows you to be continuously modernized during the life of the vehicle, ensuring technological and operational superiority on the battlefield.
Source: US Department of War | Bae Systems. This content was created with artificial intelligence and revised by the editorial board.
