The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $230.1-million contract modification to produce 32 Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery Mission Role (ACV-R) variants.
If all options are exercised, the modification will bring the total potential value of the contract to approximately $4.1 billion. Work is expected to be completed in November 2028.
The contract includes government-led design work and final integration of a Palfinger crane at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama, before the vehicles are fielded to the Fleet Marine Force. The crane will support equipment handling, vehicle recovery, and field repairs.
“Our partnership with the US Marine Corps has been instrumental in the development and production of the ACV program, and this award highlights our shared commitment to make sure they are equipped with the capabilities they need to succeed,” BAE Systems Vice President of Combat Vehicles Rebecca McGrane said.
“The ACV-R is a critical addition to the fleet, and we remain dedicated to delivering a high-quality vehicle that supports Marines, providing cutting-edge solutions to keep our warfighters safe in any mission.”
Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery
Joining BAE Systems’ modular Amphibious Combat Vehicle family, the ACV-R complements the ACV-30, equipped with a 30mm cannon; the ACV-Personnel (ACV-P), designed to transport troops; and the ACV-Command (ACV-C), configured for command and control.
Equipped with a winch and crane, the recovery variant can recover vehicles weighing more than 30 tons. It is expected to replace the Marine Corps’ legacy Assault Amphibious Vehicle recovery variant, the AAVR7A1.
The ACV is an 8×8 platform designed for open-ocean amphibious operations, land mobility, and improved survivability. It can carry up to 16 personnel and reach speeds of 65 miles (104 kilometers) per hour on paved roads and six knots (11 kilometers/7 miles per hour) in water.
BAE Systems says the platform’s modular design also allows for the integration of additional capabilities, including air defense and electronic warfare systems.