The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), developed by BAE Systems in cooperation with Italy’s Iveco Defence Vehicles, continues to serve as a key platform for the United States Marine Corps’ modern amphibious operations. Built to replace the aging Assault Amphibious Vehicle, the ACV is part of an ongoing program to strengthen ship-to-shore mobility with improved protection, versatility, and maritime performance.
In an interview with Defensehere.com, Marc Collins, Vice President of International Business Development at BAE Systems, underlined the vehicle’s operational strengths. With the ability to operate in sea state 3 and survive up to sea state 5, the ACV combines high survivability with capacity for a crew of three and up to 13 troops. The vehicle is available in several mission variants, including personnel transport, recovery, command and control, and a version equipped with a 30mm cannon. Further configurations may follow depending on operational requirements.
According to Collins, the ACV is expected to draw interest from current operators of the AAV platform—such as Brazil’s Marine Corps—as well as from countries with demanding amphibious mission needs. Its compatibility with U.S. Marine Corps logistics and operational frameworks also adds to its long-term value for international partners.
You can watch the full interview below for more details.