BAE Systems has been awarded a $195 million contract to produce additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) for the U.S. Marine Corps, specifically the ACV-30 variant equipped with a 30mm cannon. This latest order pushes the total number of ACV-30s under this particular contract past the 150-vehicle milestone, signaling the Marine Corps’ continued commitment to modernizing its amphibious warfare capabilities.
The ACV-30 is designed to deliver superior firepower and tactical flexibility. By integrating a 30mm cannon, this variant allows Marine units to engage and neutralize enemy targets at greater distances with increased lethality. It represents a significant upgrade over legacy platforms, offering enhanced mobility, advanced survivability features, and the adaptability required for modern expeditionary operations. The vehicle ensures that Marines can maneuver effectively from ship to shore and beyond, maintaining a decisive edge in contested environments.
This award reinforces the ongoing collaboration between BAE Systems and the U.S. Marine Corps to ensure troops are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. “This contract highlights the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to equip forces with the capabilities they need to succeed,” said Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious Vehicles at BAE Systems. “The additional ACVs keep the program aligned with operational requirements so that Marines are ready for any mission.”
The ACV family of vehicles continues to expand to meet diverse battlefield roles. In addition to the ACV-30, BAE Systems is currently under contract for the ACV-Personnel (ACV-P) and ACV-Command (ACV-C) variants. The ACV-P is designed to transport 13 combat-loaded Marines along with a three-person crew, providing protected mobility in complex terrain. The ACV-C serves as a mobile command post, equipped with multiple workstations that enable Marines to maintain real-time situational awareness and coordinate operations effectively.
Further broadening the fleet’s capabilities, BAE Systems has also built and delivered three ACV-Recovery (ACV-R) Production Representative Test vehicles. This variant is crucial for sustainment, offering field-level maintenance, recovery, and repair support to Assault Amphibian companies. The ACV-R features a crane system that was designed and integrated by the government at Anniston Army Depot, ensuring that damaged or immobilized vehicles can be quickly returned to action or extracted from the battlefield.
Production work for the ACV-30 will be carried out at BAE Systems facilities in Johnstown and York, Pennsylvania, with the government overseeing the integration of the KONGSBERG turret system in Charleston, South Carolina. This multi-state effort ensures that the Marine Corps receives a highly capable and reliable vehicle designed to support mission success across the full spectrum of amphibious operations.
