U.S. Army allocated $279 million to buy 163 Beowulf all-terrain vehicles from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has won the tender to supply all-terrain vehicles for the U.S. Army.

What we know

Oshkosh Defense, a manufacturer of huge vehicles, also participated in the tender, but lost. BAE Systems is to supply the U.S. Army with 163 BvS10 Beowulf vehicles on caterpillar chassis. The contract amount was $279 million, and the term of performance was 7 years.

The BvS10 Beowulfs will replace the Bv206 all-terrain vehicles, which were put into service some 40 years ago. The decision to sign the contract with BAE Systems was made after the rover was tested in Alaska in early 2022. The U.S. Army tested the Beowulf's performance in extreme low temperatures, terrain navigation and the feasibility of using the rover in amphibious operations.

The BvS10 Beowulf differs from the Bv206 in that it has a larger 5.9L Cummins engine, increased ground clearance and a top speed of 65 km/h versus 51.5 km/h. The ATV has a payload of 5 tons and supports installation of modular subsystems, including weapons and armor.

Source: Defense Brief

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