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BAE Systems has secured a $25 million contract to supply the US Marine Corps with additional Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Personnel units (ACV-P) as part of its ongoing production efforts. This deal follows a previous $181-million contract for the same vehicles. The agreement encompasses not only the production of the vehicles but also includes provisions for fielding and sustaining them, as well as supplying support and test equipment.

Garrett Lacaillade, vice president of BAE Systems amphibious vehicles, emphasized the company's dedication to providing cutting-edge capabilities to the Marine Corps. He highlighted the importance of these vehicles in enabling warfighters to fulfill ship-to-shore missions and other expeditionary requirements.

In collaboration with defense firm Iveco, BAE Systems will continue the production of these vehicles. The ACVs are set to replace the Marine Corps' aging fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicles, which have been in service since 1972.

Introduced in 2020, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is designed by BAE Systems and Iveco to be a versatile, open-ocean-capable vehicle suitable for various roles including reconnaissance, combat support, and multi-terrain transport. With four variants tailored to specific tasks, these vehicles are equipped with advanced technologies to enhance personnel support, command and control capabilities, recovery missions, and armaments for increased lethality and protection.

Currently, the US operates over 1,300 ACV units, and several other countries, including Argentina, Italy, and the Philippines, have also adopted this platform. The continued production and deployment of ACVs underscore their significance in modern military operations.