The United States Marine Corps has confirmed the acquisition of the first batch of ACV-30 infantry combat vehicles, marking the official start of serial production of the new wheeled armored vehicle.
The order, announced by BAE Systems, includes 30 units and is part of a contract valued at $172 million.
Production of this initial batch is expected to be completed by June 2027, with initial operational capability scheduled for 2026. In total, the Marines are set to receive 175 vehicles in the ACV-30 variant, which features the KONGSBERG MST-30 remote combat module equipped with a 30 mm Bushmaster II automatic cannon and a 12.7 mm machine gun.
This acquisition represents another step forward in the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program, developed from the Italian Iveco’s SuperAV project, focusing on mobility, modularity, and enhanced protection against mines and explosive devices. The ACV offers superior performance compared to the old AAV, with 8×8 traction and a 690-horsepower engine.
This is not the program’s first stage: in August 2022, the Marine Corps had already acquired pre-production vehicles for testing under an \$88 million contract. In March 2024, an agreement was also signed for the purchase of 34 additional amphibious armored vehicles for personnel transport, as part of an ongoing effort that already totals \$2.7 billion in contracts.
In addition to the ACV-30 variant, the program includes the ACV-P (troop transport) and ACV-R (recovery and support) versions, all designed to ensure operational versatility and integration with future technologies.
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