Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Nov- 2024 -

7 November

Land

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 21.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct a safety of use memorandum (SOUM) on an assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) in preparation for Exercise Reindeer II, Reindeer I, and Joint Viking in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 19, 2020. The SOUM test assessed the watertight integrity of AAV’s hull on a submerged ramp and is part of a continuing effort to ensure the equipment is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Chockey)

Romania to Purchase 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles From US

Romania’s Ministry of Defense is planning to buy 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the US, doubling its intended order from 2023.

7 November

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Kongsberg to Provide Turrets for US Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $329-million contract to supply medium caliber turret systems for the US Marines’ amphibious combat vehicles (ACV)-30.

May- 2024 -

2 May

Arms

Juster Domingo

US Chooses Kongsberg Remote Turret for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Weaponry

Kongsberg's Protector RT20 remote turret has been installed on a test vehicle for the US' Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon.

Apr- 2024 -

12 April

Business

An Amphibious Combat Vehicle is seen trudging on ocean waters. The vehicle has four antennae on top of it, all pointing straight up. It's painted in camouflage. A misty mix of white and muddy brown water surrounds it as it traverses the waters.

Juster Domingo

US Orders More Amphibious Combat Vehicles From BAE

BAE Systems has been awarded $25 million to provide the US with more Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Personnel units.

Feb- 2024 -

2 February

Land

Juster Domingo

BAE Delivers ACV-30 Test Vehicle to US Marine Corps

BAE Systems has delivered the first test vehicle of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) variant to the US Marine Corps.

Jan- 2024 -

15 January

Americas

A camouflage-painted Amphibious Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) variant is seen stationed in a dry plains area. The eight-wheeled vehicle has 12 antennas installed on it, all pointing upwards. The background is a solid baby-blue sky.

Juster Domingo

US Marines Receive First Amphibious Command and Control Vehicle

BAE Systems has delivered the US Marine Corps’ first Amphibious Vehicle Command and Control variant.

5 January

Land

A dark green Patria 6x6 armored vehicle is seen traversing a snowy field while it's snowing. Trees can be seen on the background, covered in white snow. The vehicle's wheels are fitted with snow chains to help it have better grip and control on the ground.

Juster Domingo

Finland Buys 40 More Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

The Finnish Defence Forces are buying 40 more Patria 6x6 armored vehicles on top of a deal signed in June 2023.

3 January

Technology

220730-N-LI768-1225 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) A Korean amphibious assault vehicle from the Republic of Korea Marines departs Pyramid Rock Beach to return to amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) following an amphibious raid during a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicles to Receive Anti-Motion Sickness Tech

Hyundai Mobis will implement healthcare technology into the Republic of Korea Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles that will decrease soldiers’ motion sickness.

Nov- 2023 -

7 November

DOD Contracts