American Rheinmetall has received a $31 million contract from the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to develop and demonstrate a forward-deployed maintenance system designed to quickly assess and repair damaged Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) for the U.S. Army and the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The 18-month program aims to enhance battlefield repair capabilities by reducing vehicle downtime and maintaining combat readiness.
The project will establish a Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair (DAR) team equipped with specialized tools, training, and a responsive supply chain to operate closer to the front lines. Using the Bradley IFV as a test platform, the initiative will validate a scalable model for remote repair operations in high-risk environments.
The demonstration is part of U.S. foreign assistance efforts to help Ukraine restore Bradley vehicles to operational condition during the ongoing conflict. According to American Rheinmetall CEO Matt Warnick, “By bringing advanced repair capabilities closer to the point of need, we are helping ensure that vital equipment like the Bradley Fighting Vehicle can return to service quickly and safely at a time of crucial need for Ukrainian armed forces.”
The program is scheduled for completion in March 2027, with the first repaired Bradleys expected to be delivered by then.
