
BAE Systems recently secured an $82 million contract to refurbish U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles for use by the service’s Brazilian counterpart, the company announced December 21.The deal calls for 23 upgraded AAV-7A1 vehicles for the Brazilian Marine Corps, according to a statement from BAE Systems. The tracked amphibious vehicles will have more powerful engines and drive train and suspension upgrades returning them to a baseline performance equal to that of the AAV7A1, BAE Systems said. The vehicles also…