The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $390-million contract to manufacture additional Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles, expanding the service’s modernization push for its armored combat fleet. The new A4 models will replace aging Bradley variants, offering stronger protection, increased firepower, and upgraded crew survivability on today’s high-threat battlefields.
A long-standing backbone of Armored Brigade Combat Teams, the Bradley has served since the early 1980s, with more than 6,500 vehicles still in operation. The A4 upgrade introduces modernized electronics, digital architecture, and improved communication systems, giving soldiers sharper situational awareness and enhanced performance in complex operational settings. Production will occur at BAE facilities spread across South Carolina, Alabama, Minnesota, California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, with additional work supported by the Red River Army Depot in Texas.
The first batch of Bradley A4 vehicles is scheduled for delivery in October 2026. Measuring 22 feet (7 meters), the vehicle can carry up to 10 personnel and features a robust laminate armor package offering 14.5–30 millimeters of protection, supplemented by explosive reactive armor against RPG attacks. Its weapons suite includes a 25mm Bushmaster chain gun, tube-launched anti-tank missiles, and an M240 machine gun.
Equipped with a 600-horsepower Cummins VTA-903T diesel engine, the Bradley A4 can achieve speeds of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour and travel up to 250 miles (402 kilometers). These capabilities ensure the Bradley continues to serve as one of the US Army’s most trusted and mission-ready infantry fighting platforms.
