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BAE Systems Submits Bid For Warrior Fighting Vehicle Upgrades

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Friday, November 20th, 2009

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BAE Systems Nov. 17 submitted its bid for the potential $1.67 billion Warrior Capability Sustainment Program, to upgrade the fleet of British Army Warrior infantry fighting vehicles. The bid, submitted one day before the deadline, would feature upgrades such as a new turret and weapon system to increase firepower; a fully digital operating system to improve fighting capability and survivability, and allow plug-and-play future upgrades. Upgrades would also provide a modular armor system for quick and simple adjustments to protect…

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