This no-compromise 8x8 platform is a unique mix of true open-ocean amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability, payload, and growth potential to accommodate the evolving operational needs of the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
BAE Systems has long been a trusted supplier to the Marine Corps across multiple domains and has more than 75 years of experience designing and building amphibious vehicles. Our ACV offering was born out of a combination of BAE Systems’ amphibious legacy and Iveco Defence Vehicles’ long history producing more than 30,000 multi-purpose armored vehicles.
Proven to be significantly more effective than the 40-year old Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV), the Marine Corps approved the Initial Operational Capability of the ACV on November 13, 2020. This declaration came shortly before BAE Systems’ received a $184 million contract to move into full-rate production on the program. Both milestones validate years of BAE Systems’ dedication and teamwork in partnership with the U.S. Marines to introduce the ACV capability to the warfighter.
Family of Vehicles
BAE Systems is currently under contract for the development of engineering drawings, manufacture and test support for three ACV command and control mission role variants; and the development of the ACV medium caliber cannon mission role variant. In June 2019, the U.S. Marine Corps awarded BAE Systems a $67 million contract for the work.
- The ACV-C will provide multiple workstations for Marines to maintain and manage situational awareness in the battle space.
- The ACV-30 mounts a stabilized, medium caliber weapon system to provide the lethality and protection the Marines need while leaving ample room for troop capacity and payload.
- The ACV-R will provide field maintenance, recovery, and repair capabilities to the Assault Amphibian companies and battalion in support of the Marine division.
Looking Ahead
The ACV represents the optimum balance of sea and land mobility, survivability and future growth potential. The ACV platform was designed to grow and adapt to mission needs, allowing space for new capabilities as technology evolves such as reconnaissance, electronic warfare, anti-air, and UAS systems integration. With its modular design, the ACV is ready to provide Marines the flexibility to address additional mission roles and future technologies.
ACV news coverage
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BAE Systems and ELTA Systems, Ltd. successfully test manned-unmanned teaming requirements on Amphibious Combat Vehicle
BAE Systems has successfully tested manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) C4UAS as a technology demonstration using IAI/ELTA Systems Ltd’s Rex MK II Unmanned Infantry Combat Support System. -
The Amphibious Combat Vehicle makes international debut at FEINDEF in Madrid
BAE Systems and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) celebrated the international debut of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) at the FEINDEF international defense and security exposition. -
BAE Systems receives $256 million full-rate production contract from U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded BAE Systems a $256.8 million contract for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) under a third order for full-rate production (FRP). -
BAE Systems successfully tests Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®’ small unmanned aerial systems on ACV C4/UAS
Together the companies demonstrated unprecedented reconnaissance capabilities. -
BAE Systems receives $88 million contract for ACV-30 test vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract to build multiple ACV-30 Production Ready Test Vehicles (PRTVs). -
BAE Systems receives task instructions for new Amphibious Combat Vehicle variant
BAE Systems has received task instructions from the U.S. Marine Corps to complete a study of incorporating Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle- Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Unmanned Aerial Systems mission pay load on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variant. -
BAE Systems receives $34.9 million contract from U.S. Marine Corps for an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery variant
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract for the design and development of an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery (ACV-R) variant. -
BAE Systems receives $169 million production contract from U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). The contract award of $ 169 million is for 33 vehicles. -
First Command Variant for ACV program delivered to Marines for testing
BAE Systems has handed over the first of a new variant of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle to the U.S. Marine Corps for testing.
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Overview
This no-compromise 8x8 platform is a unique mix of true open-ocean amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability, payload, and growth potential to accommodate the evolving operational needs of the United States Marine Corps (USMC).BAE Systems has long been a trusted supplier to the Marine Corps across multiple domains and has more than 75 years of experience designing and building amphibious vehicles. Our ACV offering was born out of a combination of BAE Systems’ amphibious legacy and Iveco Defence Vehicles’ long history producing more than 30,000 multi-purpose armored vehicles.Proven to be significantly more effective than the 40-year old Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV), the Marine Corps approved the Initial Operational Capability of the ACV on November 13, 2020. This declaration came shortly before BAE Systems’ received a $184 million contract to move into full-rate production on the program. Both milestones validate years of BAE Systems’ dedication and teamwork in partnership with the U.S. Marines to introduce the ACV capability to the warfighter.
Family of Vehicles
BAE Systems is currently under contract for the development of engineering drawings, manufacture and test support for three ACV command and control mission role variants; and the development of the ACV medium caliber cannon mission role variant. In June 2019, the U.S. Marine Corps awarded BAE Systems a $67 million contract for the work.- The ACV-C will provide multiple workstations for Marines to maintain and manage situational awareness in the battle space.
- The ACV-30 mounts a stabilized, medium caliber weapon system to provide the lethality and protection the Marines need while leaving ample room for troop capacity and payload.
- The ACV-R will provide field maintenance, recovery, and repair capabilities to the Assault Amphibian companies and battalion in support of the Marine division.
Looking Ahead
The ACV represents the optimum balance of sea and land mobility, survivability and future growth potential. The ACV platform was designed to grow and adapt to mission needs, allowing space for new capabilities as technology evolves such as reconnaissance, electronic warfare, anti-air, and UAS systems integration. With its modular design, the ACV is ready to provide Marines the flexibility to address additional mission roles and future technologies.ACV news coverageBAE Systems is not responsible for the content of external websites -
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BAE Systems and ELTA Systems, Ltd. successfully test manned-unmanned teaming requirements on Amphibious Combat Vehicle
BAE Systems has successfully tested manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) C4UAS as a technology demonstration using IAI/ELTA Systems Ltd’s Rex MK II Unmanned Infantry Combat Support System. -
The Amphibious Combat Vehicle makes international debut at FEINDEF in Madrid
BAE Systems and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) celebrated the international debut of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) at the FEINDEF international defense and security exposition. -
BAE Systems receives $256 million full-rate production contract from U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded BAE Systems a $256.8 million contract for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) under a third order for full-rate production (FRP). -
BAE Systems successfully tests Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®’ small unmanned aerial systems on ACV C4/UAS
Together the companies demonstrated unprecedented reconnaissance capabilities. -
BAE Systems receives $88 million contract for ACV-30 test vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract to build multiple ACV-30 Production Ready Test Vehicles (PRTVs). -
BAE Systems receives task instructions for new Amphibious Combat Vehicle variant
BAE Systems has received task instructions from the U.S. Marine Corps to complete a study of incorporating Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle- Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Unmanned Aerial Systems mission pay load on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variant. -
BAE Systems receives $34.9 million contract from U.S. Marine Corps for an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery variant
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract for the design and development of an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery (ACV-R) variant. -
BAE Systems receives $169 million production contract from U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). The contract award of $ 169 million is for 33 vehicles. -
First Command Variant for ACV program delivered to Marines for testing
BAE Systems has handed over the first of a new variant of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle to the U.S. Marine Corps for testing.
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