The US Army is asking around to see who can supply hard-to-find parts for Ukraine's Bradleys
The US Army is seeking defense firms capable of sourcing or reproducing obsolete parts for the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The initiative aims to address supply chain bottlenecks for critical components like turret drive control units to ensure the continued operation of vehicles currently used in Ukraine.
Why it matters
Maintaining legacy military equipment is essential for sustaining ongoing international defense efforts and ensuring the operational readiness of US-supplied assets.
Bradley infantry fighting vehicles have been a key piece of kit for Ukraine. GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images The US is looking for ways to source rare and obsolete parts for Ukraine's Bradley fighting vehicles. The Army flagged specialized components affected by "vendor obsolescence." It is interested in firms that can immediately access the parts or show how they would source them. The US Army is taking stock of industry's ability to source rare or obsolete parts needed to keep Ukraine's Bradley infantry fighting vehicles running, according to a recently posted notice. The M2 Bradley, an armored combat vehicle, first entered service with the US military in the 1980s and has seen action in several major wars since.
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