BAE Systems has completed the delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the U.S. military, including the Vermont National Guard (VTNG) Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS).
This marks the first time the VTNG AMWS has received CATVs, representing a significant milestone in the services and state’s military modernization efforts.
The CATV is a rugged, ready-made platform designed to tackle the toughest winter conditions with exceptional mobility and versatility. These vehicles will enhance the VTNG’s ability to operate in extreme cold, while also supporting training missions. In addition, military personnel will also receive hands-on training for vehicle operation and maintenance to ensure seamless integration.
This latest delivery also includes vehicles for the Arctic Region Test Center (ARTC) in Alaska and the 11th Airborne Division. The CATV program has seen significant growth since its inception, with BAE Systems continuing to build and deliver toward the Army’s goal of producing 487 vehicles.
“As we continue to deliver on our commitment to the U.S. military, we’re looking forward to seeing the impact of our CATVs in the field,” said Dean Medland, Combat Mission Systems’ vice president of sustainment and international. “The CATV’s unique capabilities will be a gamechanger for the Vermont National Guard, Arctic Region Test Center and the 11th Airborne Division, enabling them to operate more effectively in challenging cold-weather environments.”
This delivery of nineteen vehicles brings the total number of CATVs delivered to date to fifty-eight, and Hagglunds continues working to deliver the additional ninety-seven vehicles currently on order.
Work on the CATVs takes place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Fort Wainwright, the ARTC and the VTNG.
