Bradley Technology Demonstrator

The BAE Systems Bradley Technology Demonstrator (TD) incorporates advanced systems and approaches to demonstrate core technologies and capabilities as the company supports the overall capabilities of the Army’s modular Heavy Brigade Combat Teams (HBCTs), and helps ensure current force compatibility with FCS – all designed to support the future soldier.

BAE Systems is supporting the Army’s efforts to define requirements for its current force combat systems as it evolves to meet future threats, by leveraging the Army’s broad investments in advanced technologies. Company development on the Bradley TD reduces future risk by applying and evaluating Army-developed and FCS compatible enhancements on existing current force platforms. 

The Bradley TD illustrates the impact of integrating a broad range of technologies currently under development in the Army Technology base and across current acquisition programs. 

Bradley TD is BAE Systems’ look at managing the Bradley Combat Systems into the future, leveraging the extensive CMMI Level 5 certified software development and systems integration expertise of the BAE Systems design team with a focus on demonstrating technologies and capabilities that can ensure the Bradley continues to deliver critical capabilities to the Army and the HBCTs as these units fight alongside FCS BCTs.

The vehicle illustrates enhanced lethality and survivability through situational awareness, enhanced mobility, sustainability, networkability, plus enhanced mission role packages for Infantry, Cavalry, Fire Support, Engineer and Battle Command.

Bradley TD as demonstrated at AUSA features:

  • Upgunned to 30/40MM Mk 44 Cannon (based on current turret structure)
  • Common Missile Launcher (mock-up)
  • Commanders Light Automatic Weapon (integrated to CIV)
  • Remote Turret operation (Driver, Gunner, Commander, plus nine-man squad)
  • Shock Absorbing Suspended Seating
  • Panoramic Vision
  • Double-pin Track
  • Conventional Auxiliary Power Unit
  • Embedded Diagnostics/On-Vehicle Level 1 IETM
  • Embedded Training across the live, virtual and constructive domain
  • Environmental Control
  • FCS Spin Out One Mock-up
  • Wireless Intercom
  • Improved Fire Suppression
  • External Fuel Tanks
  • Ceramic Composite Armor mock-up

As the leading OEM for 80 percent of the combat vehicles in the HBCT, BAE Systems brings the organization and development expertise to leverage and integrate technologies and commonality into HBCTs as they come on line.