Upgrades set for Bradleys

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- BAE Systems' facilities in California, Pennsylvania and Michigan are providing upgrades for U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicles.

The work is being performed under three contracts from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command worth a total of $24 million.

"The services under this contract provide continued upgrades to one of the U.S. Army's most survivable vehicles," said Joe McCarthy, vice president of the Heavy Brigade Combat Team at BAE Systems. "These contract modifications also reflect BAE Systems' continued commitment in supporting the soldier and the Heavy Brigade Combat Team through fleet life-cycle management."

Each contract focuses on various areas within the Bradley life cycle including engineering enhancements, such as suspension upgrades, as well as field service, training and maintenance services.

Additional details weren't disclosed.

BAE Systems designs, manufactures and supports the Bradley Fighting Vehicle program through its U.S. Combat Systems business, a full-spectrum developer, integrator and supplier of the Army's Heavy Brigade Combat Teams.