BAE Systems has received a full-rate production contract valued at USD 188.5 million from the US Marine Corps for the procurement of thirty Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm (ACV-30), which encompasses fielding support, spare parts, and testing equipment.
The ACV-30 features a built-in medium calibre Remote Turret System, which the government is acquiring independently and will integrate at the Naval Information Warfare Integration Center Atlantic. This vehicle facilitates the transportation of personnel, essential mission equipment, and various payloads, while delivering the necessary lethality and protection for Marines. Additionally, the lightweight turret system maintains the mobility of the platform.
“The ACV is tested and proven to be incredibly adaptable – it not only swims, but it’s also optimized for ship-to-shore, island-hopping, and advanced land operations,” said Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious programs at BAE Systems.
“With enhanced direct-fire lethality via the 30mm fully stabilized weapon system, the ACV-30 helps to ensure Marines are ready for any mission, land or sea.”
Furthermore, BAE Systems is presently engaged in contracts for the ACV-Personnel (ACV-P) and ACV-Command (ACV-C) variants. The ACV-P variant is designed to transport 13 combat-ready Marines along with three crew members, while the ACV-C variant offers several workstations for Marines to sustain and oversee situational awareness within the combat environment.
The company is also constructing three Production Representative Test vehicles of the ACV-Recovery (ACV-R) variant, which will deliver field maintenance, recovery, and repair services to the Assault Amphibian companies in support of the Marine division.
Activities related to the ACV-30 will occur in York, Pennsylvania, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Charleston, South Carolina, extending through the third quarter of 2026.
