BAE Systems leads the way in providing robust field-tested and proven HED systems and technologies in support of the Army's operational mission needs, both tracked and wheeled, around the world.

BAE Systems’ complementary experience in the integration of advanced HED into combat vehicles and demonstrators and its vast commercial Hybrid DriveTM bus experience – exceeding 14 million revenue service miles – position the company to deliver reliable and affordable systems now.

HED systems enable rapid deployment, stealth operation, lower logistic support, and enhance mobility and reduce fuel consumption.

BAE Systems' Series HED FMTV has formed the basis of the Army's current standard in HED performance, The company has been developing and integrating hybrid electric systems into tracked combat systems for several decades, and in recent years has featured HED in its Transformation Technology Demonstrator, its FCS-Tracked and FCS-Wheeled demonstrators, Thunderbolt, and the NLOS Cannon Concept Technology Demonstrator.

BAE Systems is the Propulsion and Power subsystem integrator for the FCS MULE unmanned ground vehicle. The MULE utilizes independent 6x6 in hub traction motors as part of its diesel electric drive system.

BAE Systems is also home to the Power & Energy Systems Integration Laboratory in Santa Clara, Calif., part of the Army’s Combat Hybrid Power Systems program, and is the national resource for next-generation HED development for combat vehicles.