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Coverage dated September 25, 2026

BAE Systems Spent $17 Million Building a Combat Vehicle the Army Never Ordered

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After losing the XM30 cut, BAE spent $17 million, built two counter-drone fighting vehicles, and drove its hedge straight through Fort Hood’s front gate. #DefenseTechnology #AMPV30 #CounterDrone #USArmy #MilitaryModernization

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  1. Sofrep

    BAE Systems Spent $17 Million Building a Combat Vehicle the Army Never Ordered (opens Sofrep)

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    After losing the XM30 cut, BAE spent $17 million, built two counter-drone fighting vehicles, and drove its hedge straight through Fort Hood’s front gate. #DefenseTechnology #AMPV30 #CounterDrone #USArmy #MilitaryModernization

  2. Sofrep

    BAE Lost the XM30 Cut. Then It Built an Infantry Fighting Vehicle Anyway. (opens Sofrep)

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    After losing the XM30 cut, BAE spent $17 million, built two counter-drone fighting vehicles, and drove its hedge straight through Fort Hood’s front gate.

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