U.S. Navy Orders 33 Amphibious Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems won $170 million to build and supply 33 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) to the U.S. Army.

The ACV is an advanced, next generation vehicle for conducting ship-to-shore operations and effectively getting Marines into the fight. It is a mobile, platform for conducting full spectrum ship-to-shore operations and brings enhanced combat power to the battlefield. Developed with teammate IVECO Defence Vehicles, the ACV represents the optimum balance of sea and land mobility, survivability, and future growth potential. With a force protection capability three times greater than the Assault Amphibious Vehicle, the ACV is designed so Marines can complete their missions successfully. It provides substantially increased horsepower, with its six-cylinder, 690 horsepower engine, making it capable of land speeds exceeding 55 mph. Its modular design will also provide Marines the flexibility to address additional mission roles and future technologies as they evolve.

Work is expected to be completed by August 2023.