Norway to Upgrade its M113 Armored Personnel Carriers

Released on Tuesday, January 02, 2007

BAE Systems has received a $29.7 million contract from the Norwegian Defence Procurement Division for the development and delivery of M113 upgrade kits.

The contract calls for the development and production of 72 power pack kits, air conditioning system kits, suspension kits, and track system kits for Norwegian M113 vehicles, plus the provision of logistics support and spare parts.

"We are pleased to be selected to work with the Norwegian Army to upgrade their M113 vehicles," said Ann Hoholick, director of M113/AAV Programs for BAE Systems. "We will be working closely with the customer to field a modern, low cost, commercial power train upgrade and other vehicle improvements."

Work will be performed at BAE Systems' facility Santa Clara, Calif., and will continue through November 2008. The contract also includes options for 34 additional sets of kits, storage cases and additional spares. The kits will be installed at the customer's facility in Norway.