BAE Systems launches Brazil pilot to ramp up BvS10 armoured vehicle production

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BAE Systems launches Brazil pilot to ramp up BvS10 armoured vehicle production

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Janet Carey
Janet Carey
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BAE Systems launches Brazil pilot to ramp up BvS10 armoured vehicle production

BAE Systems Hägglunds has launched a new pilot programme in Brazil to boost production of the BvS10 armoured vehicle. The company is teaming up with Knightec Group Brazil to develop components and expand local engineering skills. The move follows recent contract wins for the BvS10 across multiple countries.

The collaboration will begin in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, where Knightec Group Brazil will lend its automotive engineering expertise to BAE Systems' supply chain. The initial task involves designing gear housings for the BvS10, with a focus on cutting costs and enhancing performance.

Lars Pettersson, engineering director at BAE Systems Hägglunds, highlighted the importance of the partnership. He described it as a stepping stone for future growth and more advanced design work. The programme also aims to build processes that could eventually increase production capacity.

Fabricio Campos, country manager at Knightec Group Brazil, stressed the broader goals of the project. Beyond component manufacturing, the effort seeks to strengthen local engineering skills and foster a sustainable defence industry in Brazil.

The BvS10 itself is already in service with at least 12 nations, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the UK. Deployed in Northern Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, the vehicle has been used in training, peacekeeping, and combat operations depending on the country.

The pilot programme will help BAE Systems scale up production after securing new BvS10 contracts worldwide. By transferring technology and building local expertise, the partnership aims to create a long-term foundation for defence manufacturing in Brazil. The first designs will target improved efficiency and lower costs for the all-terrain vehicle.