# US Army armored vehicle procurement and evaluation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-army-armored-vehicle-procurement-and-evaluation
> Updated: 2026-09-22T15:17:24.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The U.S. Army has engaged in significant procurement and evaluation of armored and tactical vehicles. On September 20, 2026, the Army awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments an $818 million contract for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV), intended to replace the M113 fleet. This agreement brought the total value of AMPV orders to nearly $3.3 billion, with deliveries expected by May 2030.

By September 22, 2026, the Army expanded its vehicle initiatives. GM Defense received a $698 million contract modification for the Infantry Squad Vehicle-Utility (ISV-U), bringing its total contract value to $916 million. These modifications include engineering changes such as winches, heaters, and crew enclosure options based on soldier feedback.

Additionally, BAE Systems delivered two 30mm AMPV prototypes for operational evaluation. These prototypes, developed with internal funding, feature Kongsberg Medium Caliber Turrets, integrated counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities, and enhanced situational awareness tools like 360-degree camera systems.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: U.S. Army awards GM Defense $698M contract and evaluates BAE Systems armored vehicles

The U.S. Army has awarded GM Defense a $698 million contract modification for ISV-U tactical trucks and is evaluating BAE Systems' new 30mm Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototypes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-army-awards-gm-defense-698m-contract-and-evaluates-bae-systems-armored-vehicles

### 2026-09-20: US Army awards BAE Systems $818 million AMPV contract

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems an $818 million contract for additional Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV), bringing total orders for the platform to nearly $3.3 billion.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-army-awards-bae-systems-818-million-ampv-contract

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