AUSA 2024: BAE Systems Unveils New AMPV Variant Fitted with KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

At the AUSA 2024 exhibition and conference in Washington, D.C., BAE Systems introduced a new version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now featuring the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). The AMPV tracked armored vehicle that replaced the long-serving M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) in the U.S. Army, showcases the evolving modernization efforts to meet the dynamic demands of modern battlefields. The newly unveiled variant is armed with a 30mm automatic cannon, providing enhanced firepower and versatility for the U.S. Army.
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At AUSA 2024, BAE Systems unveiled a new variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), featuring a Kongsberg turret equipped with a powerful 30mm automatic cannon, showcasing enhanced firepower and adaptability for modern battlefields. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)

The KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret is a lightweight, remote-controlled system chosen by the U.S. Marine Corps for its 30mm Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program. Its inclusion on the AMPV (Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle) further solidifies the turret's role as a critical component of next-generation armored vehicles for U.S. forces. The MCT offers greater flexibility and firepower while maintaining a compact profile that ensures mobility and ease of integration across various platforms.

The 30mm cannon provides the AMPV with significant firepower, capable of engaging infantry, light vehicles, and drones, thus expanding its operational capabilities. This weapon system, combined with the vehicle's advanced electronics and armor protection, ensures that it can effectively support a wide range of missions, from troop transport and reconnaissance to direct fire support in active combat zones.

BAE Systems' decision to integrate the 30mm cannon turret on the AMPV is part of a broader strategy to provide cost-effective, flexible solutions to the U.S. Army. By using the AMPV hull as a platform, the U.S.  Army can deploy a family of vehicles capable of adapting to different mission sets, while reducing logistical challenges and long-term costs associated with maintaining diverse vehicle fleets.

During the unveiling, BAE Systems highlighted the AMPV's modular design, which offers room for future upgrades and reconfigurations. This feature is critical as the U.S. Army looks to future-proof its armored vehicle fleet, ensuring they remain adaptable to warfare's evolving nature. From advanced sensor packages to unmanned systems integration, the AMPV hull can be tailored to meet the unpredictable needs of tomorrow's battlefields.

The modern battlefield is characterized by rapidly evolving threats, including advanced anti-armor systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and cyber warfare. BAE Systems' latest iteration of the AMPV, armed with the 30mm cannon turret, is designed to meet these challenges head-on. The turret's remote operation capabilities also enhance the vehicle’s survivability, allowing Soldiers to engage threats from within the safety of the vehicle's armored hull.

The unveiling of the upgraded AMPV variant at AUSA 2024 underscores BAE Systems' commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance the U.S. Army's operational effectiveness. With the integration of the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret and its 30mm automatic cannon, the AMPV provides a flexible, adaptable platform ready for both current and future battlefield challenges.

This new variant reflects the Army’s broader modernization efforts, enabling it to maintain readiness and address emerging threats in an increasingly complex global security landscape. As BAE Systems continues to refine and enhance the AMPV family, the U.S. Army is better equipped to face the unpredictable challenges of modern warfare for decades.