BAE Systems, Moog Test Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle C-UAS Prototype in Live Fire Exercise

In a recent live fire demonstration, BAE Systems and Moog tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype at the Big Sandy range in Kingman, Arizona.

The demonstration showcased the prototype's capability to detect, track, identify, and engage both stationary and moving aerial and ground targets in various realistic battlefield scenarios.

During the demonstration, the AMPV C-UAS prototype's turret engaged ground targets and demonstrated a slew-to-cue capability, effectively targeting stationary and moving small drones with 30mm proximity rounds. The collaboration between BAE Systems and Moog on the C-UAS prototype highlighted the rapid response capabilities of leading industry providers, setting a standard for future integration at a higher pace for Soldiers.

The prototype, previously showcased at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition, shares the  chassis of existing variants in the family of vehicles (FoV) but features key enhancements, such as BAE Systems’ External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP) top plate. ExMEP offers options for the rapid integration of future technologies and capabilities onto the AMPV, with examples like the integration of the U.S. Army’s validated Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) turret.

The ExMEP on the AMPV C-UAS prototype is configured with Moog's Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) turret. Moog's contribution includes the Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radars (MHR) from Leonardo DRS, associated C2 systems, and Northrop Grumman’s XM914 30mm cannon—all components common to the M-SHORAD system.

The AMPV program, awarded a full-rate production contract for five different variants in 2023, is actively fielding the FoV to Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) units. Positioned as a cornerstone for the Army and its allies, the AMPV promises significant enhancements in power, mobility, interoperability, and survivability for Soldiers on the battlefield.