The U.S. Army Is Getting 200 New A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles
ByBrent M. EastwoodPublished19 hours ago
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Aerial drone image of Bradley Fighting Vehicle crews from the 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducting Table XII gunnery at Fort Stewart, Ga. December 7, 2016.Aerial drone image of Bradley Fighting Vehicle crews from the 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducting Table XII gunnery at Fort Stewart, Ga. December 7, 2016.
Summary and Key Points: The Bradley Fighting Vehicle has exceeded expectations in the war in Ukraine, proving to be a fast, maneuverable asset with effective firepower, including a 25mm Bushmaster chain gun and TOW missile launcher. In response to its success, the U.S. Army has ordered 200 new Bradley A4 variants, featuring improved connectivity, command and control, and enhanced digitized communication for better data sharing. The A4 and A4E1 versions will serve in various roles, including reconnaissance and mechanized warfare. Upcoming training in the U.S., Germany, and South Korea will prepare troops to effectively deploy these upgraded Bradleys in future conflicts.
More Iconic Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Join U.S. Army
The performance of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle must go down as one of the most pleasant surprises of the war in Ukraine. Gifted by the United States, the Bradley is just what the doctor ordered.
It is fast and maneuverable, plus the 25mm Bushmaster chain gun and the onboard TOW missile launcher are doing better than expected, even taking out at least one Russian T-90 tank. And it is adroitly providing cover fire to maneuvering troops. Not to mention it carries a squad of soldiers inside.
The Ukrainians are fighting now on two fronts – in Kursk oblast in Russia and in the Donbas region, specifically in Donetsk and Luhansk, where the trench warfare is rampant – and where the Bradley has enjoyed so much success.
https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/the-u-s-army-is-getting-200-new-a4-bradley-fighting-vehicles/
