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BAE’s Next-Gen Bradley Pulls Tech From Existing, Emerging Fighting Vehicles

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

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BAE’s Next-Gen Bradley Pulls Tech From Existing, Emerging Fighting Vehicles

BAE Systems' next-generation Bradley fighting vehicle concept

BAE Systems’ Next Generation debuted an upgraded, next-generation evolution of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle with enhanced power generation and troop protection. The concept next-generation Bradley Fighting Vehicle demonstrator is on display for the first time at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. It features an upgraded chassis that allows for increased underbelly protection, improved force protection for mounted troops, compartmentalization of fuel and ordnance, and more space and electrical power for future technology growth. “In the…

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