Welcome to our FRES microsite

FRES is the MoD's programme to deliver a fleet of wheeled
and tracked armoured vehicles to the British Army that is
rapidly deployable, network-enabled, capable of operating
across the spectrum of operations; and protected against the
most likely threats. These vehicles are expected to be in
service for up to 40 years. The total FRES fleet is expected
to comprise fives families of vehicles: Utility,
Reconnaissance, Fires, Manoeuvre Support and a family
of simpler variants known as the ‘Basic Capability Unit’.

The total FRES fleet could comprise as many as 3,000
vehicles of which the greater proportion, possible as many
as 2,000, will be Utility vehicles. It is the largest ever Army
programme with an acquisition value of around £16 billion,
and through life costs of £60 billion. The MoD has stated
that they are aiming at an Initial Operating Capability for
FRES in 2012. The Utility platforms will enter service first,
followed soon after by the Reconnaissance platforms.

FRES represents a major opportunity for General Dynamics
as a vehicle developer and as a Prime Systems Integrator.