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BAE Brings AMPV Prototype Outfitted With Oshkosh MCWS Payload To Eurosatory

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, June 17th, 2024

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BAE Brings AMPV Prototype Outfitted With Oshkosh MCWS Payload To Eurosatory

BAE Systems' AMPV outfitted with Oshkosh Defense's 30mm Medium Caliber Weapon System utilizing the ExMEP universal top plate. Photo: BAE Systems.

BAE Systems this week is showcasing a fourth prototype version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) mounted with a weapons payload using the company’s new universal top plate, bringing a version outfitted with Oshkosh Defense’s [OSK] Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS) to the Eurosatory trade show in Paris. The company said bringing an AMPV with the 30mm MCWS gun turret, currently set to be fielded on Stryker vehicles, is an opportunity to highlight the potential to “integrate capabilities and equipment…

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