Scandinavian and British Alliances Secure 436 BAE Systems BvS10 All-Terrain Titans
Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom have finalized a deal with BAE Systems to acquire 436 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles. This collaborative procurement, valued at $760 million, aims to bolster operations in Arctic regions under the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) initiative.
BAE Systems’ military all-terrain vehicles are engineered for missions in the most challenging and isolated conditions, and this agreement solidifies the Company’s standing as the frontrunner in the defense sector for these capabilities.
“We are witnessing heightened interest from various nations for the exceptional mobility features provided by the BvS10 and its unarmored counterpart, Beowulf,” stated Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, managing director of BAE Systems Hägglunds, which produces the vehicles in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. “Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom will experience a remarkable return on their investment in these exceptionally proficient vehicles for many years ahead. This further exemplifies the strong partnership between BAE Systems and our clients in delivering these essential capabilities.”
The three-nation procurement will commence the delivery of the 436 vehicles starting in 2024, with 236 BvS10s allocated to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV), 140 to the German Federal Ministry of Defence (BAAINBw), and 60 to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD). The vehicles are based on the newest iteration of the BvS10 currently utilized by Sweden and will encompass variants for troop transportation, logistics, medical evacuation, recovery, and command and control.
The CATV program features a framework agreement that may lead to the acquisition of additional vehicles by the three nations, ensuring the BvS10, recognized globally as the premier all-terrain vehicle, remains in production for many upcoming years. Sweden is the lead nation and has set up a joint procurement office to spearhead the initiative with representatives from all three countries.
This acquisition follows Sweden’s order last year for an extra 127 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles for its current fleet. Concurrent with this agreement, Sweden is also securing an additional 40 BvS10s in a separate contract worth approximately $50 million.
The BvS10 and Beowulf set the standard in all-terrain solutions. Their articulated mobility systems provide exceptional maneuverability across diverse terrains, enabling them to navigate snow, ice, rocks, sand, mud, or marshes, as well as steep mountainous areas. The vehicles’ amphibious capabilities also allow them to operate in flooded regions or coastal waters.
The vehicles can transport personnel and supplies necessary to maintain strategic, tactical, and operational mobility.
The BvS10’s unparalleled mobility adheres to terrain-accessible North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standards. Its modular design permits reconfiguration for various missions and can be provided in different variants that include personnel transport, command and control, ambulance, vehicle repair and recovery, logistics support, situational awareness, and a weapons carrier with enhanced mortar capability.
The BvS10 is utilized by Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. BAE Systems’ Beowulf, the unarmored variant of the BvS10, secured victory in the U.S. Army’s competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program in August. The U.S. Army is set to receive 110 vehicles over a five-year period.
