BAE Systems yesterday said its York Pa., site will reduce its workforce by approximately 135 people over the next three months.
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| Bradley Fighting Vehicle Photo: BAE Systems |
Nearly one third of the reductions are due to current programs ending, with the remaining employees impacted as part of rate reductions within the Bradley industrial base, the company said.
The York site is part of BAE Systems Land & Armaments unit, where Bradley Fighting Vehicles were originally produced and work continues, and some production is conducted for the M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program.
The York site is entering its lowest production levels in the program’s 30-plus year history, the company said, but it would continue to work closely with the Army to maintain as much of the base as possible. This includes negotiation of a conversion contract that would extend the Bradley line through mid-2015 but at a significantly reduced level.
The workforce reduction at the manufacturing site is part of the company’s on-going effort to maintain critical skill sets and ensure affordable rates for our customers.
BAE Systems earlier this year revealed plans to shutter its tactical vehicle production site in Sealy, Texas, affecting some 325 workers, due to falling defense budgets (Defense Daily, Oct. 16).
BAE Systems said it remains committed to its employees, and will provide advance notice of the layoff to those affected by the reductions. Additionally, the company said its leadership would also like to recognize and thank the residents of the York area for their support and understanding.