amphibious vehicle

Dec- 2024 -

18 December

US marine practice on the "Wave Warrior" Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System (ACV-DTS). Photo: XR Training

Florida Firm Wraps Up Amphibious Combat Vehicle Simulator Deployment for US Marines

Florida-based XR Training has completed the international fielding of its Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System for the US Marine Corps.

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)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Sep- 2024 -

23 September

Asia Pacific

The Royal Thai Navy conducting exercises on the beach

Christine Casimiro

Thai Marines Receive Seven Amphibious Vehicles From Chaiseri

The Royal Thai Marine Corps has received seven new 8x8 Armored Wheeled Amphibious Vehicles (AWAVs) from Thai defense manufacturer Chaiseri.

19 September

Sea

The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Hands Over Latest Ship-to-Shore Hovercraft to US Navy

Textron Systems has delivered the US Navy’s latest Ship-to-Shore Connector as part of the Landing Craft Air Cushion modernization program.

3 September

War

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive Viking Amphibious Vehicles From the Netherlands

The Netherlands has sent 28 Bandvagn S10 “Viking” amphibious vehicles to Ukraine to support its defense against Russia’s continuing invasion.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Land

Philippine Marines riding in LAV-300s (Light Armored Vehicles) participate in a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, May 15, 2018, as part of Exercise Balikatan. The CALFEX is designed to demonstrate cooperation and interoperability between Philippine and U.S. forces as the two militaries continue their commitment to train and share information to improve their ability to coordinate a multilateral response to crisis. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

Jun- 2024 -

5 June

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Chicago’s Latvian Community Donates Amphibious Vehicles to Ukraine

Chicago’s Latvian community has donated a batch of Bandvagn 202 amphibious tracked all-terrain articulated vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Florida Firm Wraps Up Amphibious Combat Vehicle Simulator Deployment for US Marines

Romania to Purchase 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles From US

Thai Marines Receive Seven Amphibious Vehicles From Chaiseri

Textron Hands Over Latest Ship-to-Shore Hovercraft to US Navy

Ukraine to Receive Viking Amphibious Vehicles From the Netherlands

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

Chicago’s Latvian Community Donates Amphibious Vehicles to Ukraine

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