# BAE Systems Plans Autonomous AMPV Demo

BAE Systems has unveiled an autonomous variant of the U.S. Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) and plans an initial demonstration in February; the year was not specified. BAE Systems, Forterra, and RENK America have invested about $8 million in development. The Army has not announced a formal procurement or fleet-upgrade requirement, so the effort remains a potential pathway for experimentation rather than an active acquisition.

- The demonstration could inform future Army interest in autonomy kits, vehicle integration, and soldier-focused experimentation, but no solicitation or procurement timeline is identified.
- Companies with relevant autonomy, drive-by-wire, and vehicle-integration capabilities may find opportunities if the Army elects to pursue the capability.
- Contractors should distinguish this development effort from existing AMPV production activity; the signals do not establish that autonomous features are included in current production contracts.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)

### Vendors
- BAE Systems (Prime contractor and AMPV developer)
- Forterra (Autonomy technology provider)
- RENK America (Drive-by-wire technology provider)

### Key Quotes
> So, our ability to come together, self-organize [with industry], look at what we see going on in Ukraine, around the world, in different conflicts. Then, how do we position this vehicle for the Army as an option to what they want to do?
> — Bill Sheehy, vice president of ground maneuver futures, BAE Systems

### Sources
- [BAE Systems Rolls Out New Autonomous AMPV, Plans For Initial Demo In February - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/bae-systems-rolls-out-new-autonomous-ampv-plans-for-initial-demo-in-february/army) - Defense Daily