BAE Systems to expand key production lines at its York site
March 31 2023 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
BAE Systems is expanding the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
(AMPV) and Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) production lines at its
York, Pennsylvania manufacturing site. The expansion is part of a
broader investment in BAE Systems’ combat vehicle facilities that
ensures its manufacturing sites have the capacity necessary to
deliver capability to the U.S. Government with increased efficiency
and innovation.
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The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle is
manufactured in York, Penn. using advanced manufacturing techniques
such as robotic welding. (Credit: BAE Systems)
BAE Systems’ York site will become the Production Center of
Excellence for both the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle and
Amphibious Combat Vehicle programs while other product
manufacturing lines will move to other sites across the U.S.
From the third quarter of 2023:
- AMPV will increase production rates and utilize additional
advanced manufacturing techniques at York;
- ACV will expand its presence at York as customers’ needs
increase;
- The M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer’s manufacturing will span
Anniston, Alabama, York, and Elgin, Oklahoma;
- The M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle’s manufacturing will be
completed in Anniston, Alabama, and through an industrial
partner;
- Bradley Fighting Vehicle manufacturing will span Anniston,
Alabama and York.
BAE Systems is also making important investments across its
manufacturing sites as it continues to deliver advanced
capabilities to the customer:
- York recently opened a Swim Pond test facility, allowing for
amphibious vehicles to be tested on-site after production rather
than transported to another location. The on-site pond reduces
testing costs, saves significant time and increases testing
flexibility;
- Additional paint booths will be installed in various locations,
including York;
- Robotic welding capabilities will be added to lines across the
industrial network;
- Test and integration capabilities will expand through new
construction, which includes recently-added engine testing
capabilities; and
- Laser cutting capabilities for plate preparation and a
high-precision machining center will also be implemented to our
network.
“These changes will continue to leverage York’s infrastructure
and deep experience in manufacturing combat vehicles, while
increasing capacity and efficiency across other sites,” said Andy
Corea, BAE Systems’ vice president, general manager for Combat
Mission Systems. “These investments allow us to fully leverage our
industrial network to effectively and safely deliver combat
vehicles to the U.S. military and its allies well into the
future.”
The AMPV family of vehicles is the U.S. Army’s replacement for
the Vietnam War-era M113s. The multi-mission family of vehicles
provide essential upgrades to survivability, mobility, and
interoperability with the Armored Brigade Combat Team. The AMPV
family of vehicles includes the General Purpose, Mission Command,
Mortar Carrier, Medical Treatment, and Medical Evacuation
variants.
The ACV family of vehicles is an 8x8 wheeled platform built for
the U.S. Marine Corps. The ACV is designed to be an adaptable
amphibious platform capable of completing the complex mission
objective of deploying Marines from ship to shore. The ACV family
of vehicles includes the ACV-Personnel, ACV-Command, ACV-30, and
ACV-Recovery.
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Amanda Niswonger, BAE Systems Mobile: 586-484-4123
amanda.niswonger@baesystems.com
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