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USMC’s Amphibious Combat Vehicle Reaches Full-Rate Production Our Bureau 1892
Amphibious Combat Vehicle
The U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is now in full-rate production after the service declared initial operational capability (IOC) last month.
Earlier today, DoD announced a $184.44 million contract to BAE Systems for ACV full-rate production. This modification provides for the procurement of 36 full rate production ACVs and other associated production costs for the Marine Corps. Work is expected to be completed in November 2022.
The ACV is an advanced, next generation vehicle for conducting ship-to-shore operations and effectively getting Marines into the fight.
The full-rate production milestone comes shortly after the Marine Corps declared the ACV ready to conduct missions around the world under IOC on November 13. The IOC declaration is also a significant milestone for the program and demonstrates the Marine Corps’ confidence in the vehicle.