On Thursday, July 2, 2026, US-based BAE Systems Inc., part of the UK’s BAE Systems, announced the delivery of 19 Beowulf arctic all-terrain vehicles to the US Army under the CATV (Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle) program.
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The vehicles were delivered, among others, to the US Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS) of the Vermont National Guard (VTNG), the Arctic Region Test Center (ARTC) in Alaska, and the 11th Airborne Division.
“As we continue to deliver on our commitment to the U.S. military, we’re looking forward to seeing the impact of our CATVs in the field,” said Dean Medland, Combat Mission Systems’ vice president of sustainment and international. “The CATV’s unique capabilities will be a game-changer for the Vermont National Guard, Arctic Region Test Center and the 11th Airborne Division, enabling them to operate more effectively in challenging cold-weather environments.”
The delivery of 19 vehicles brings the total number delivered so far under the CATV program to 58, while BAE Systems Hägglunds continues work to deliver another 97 vehicles currently on order. The vehicles are being delivered to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Fort Wainwright, ARTC, and the VTNG.
The CATV program initially called for the purchase of up to 200 vehicles, including 165 in a general-purpose configuration, capable of being adapted for casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) or command and control (C2) roles, as well as 35 cargo variants. The plans were later increased to 273 vehicles, and the program now provides for the acquisition of up to 487 vehicles.
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The initial base contract, signed on August 22, 2022, provided for serial production of 110 vehicles, with an option for 163 more. On December 20, 2024, another 44 vehicles were ordered. In the US Army, the Beowulf will replace the articulated M973 SUSV (Small Unit Support Vehicle), based on the BAE Hägglunds Bv206, which entered service in the early 1980s.
The operational requirements for the vehicles covered the ability to operate in extremely low temperatures, travel on paved roads, and overcome terrain and water obstacles such as deep snow, ice, swamps, muskeg, and inland waters.
Derived from the armored BvS10 all-terrain vehicles, the Beowulf is an unarmored, versatile, articulated tracked vehicle designed to carry cargo and personnel in each of its two compartments. Its modular design allows the configuration to be adapted to a wide range of missions, including logistics support, humanitarian assistance, search-and-rescue operations, and others.
Beowulf was developed by BAE Systems Hägglunds based on experience gained in northern Sweden’s arctic environment. The platform includes several key components from US suppliers, such as the engine, transmission, and hydraulic system. The prototype was unveiled at the DSEI 2015 defense and security exhibition in London. The vehicles are currently being offered in Canada under the Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) program.
We’ve delivered 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to the @VTNationalGuard Army Mountain Warfare School, the @11thAirborneDiv, and the Arctic Region Test Center in Alaska.
The #CATV edge:
🔹Unmatched Mobility: Dominating the most challenging terrains and climates.… pic.twitter.com/9pR5hLNzmL— BAE Systems, Inc. (@BAESystemsInc) July 2, 2026
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