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BAE Systems receives US Marine Corps ACV-30 FRP contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a $188.5 million full-rate production (FRP) contract from the US Marine Corps for 30 ACV-30mm vehicles, which includes fielding support, spares and test equipment.



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The ACV-30 includes an integrated medium calibre Remote Turret System which the government is procuring separately and integrating at Naval Information Warfare Integration Center Atlantic.

The ACV-30 enables transport of troops, mission essential equipment and other payloads, while providing the lethality and protection Marines need. The lightweight turret system also ensures platform mobility is preserved.

“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 programmes at BAE Systems. “With enhanced direct-fire lethality via the 30mm fully stabilised weapon system, the ACV-30 helps to ensure Marines are ready for any mission, land or sea.”

This is the first award as part of the FRP Lot 5/6 contract.

In addition, BAE Systems is currently under contract for the ACV-Personnel (ACV-P) and ACV-Command (ACV-C). The ACV-P variant has the ability to transport 13 combat-loaded Marines plus three crew, while the ACV-C variant provides multiple workstations for Marines to maintain and manage situational awareness in the battle space.

The company is also building three ACV-Recovery (ACV-R) variant Production Representative Test vehicles which will provide field maintenance, recovery, and repair capabilities to the Assault Amphibian companies in support of the Marine division.

Work for the ACV-30mm will take place in York, Pennsylvania, Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Charleston, South Carolina through the third quarter of 2026.

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