USMC Awards Amphibious Combat Vehicle Contract to BAE Systems

By Tactical-Life

In 2011, the U.S. Marine Corps sent out a RFI to industry for a new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) to replace its aging Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV). Fast forward seven years, and BAE Systems has been awarded the contract to produce the ACV.

The Contract

Marine Corps Systems Command says the deal is worth $198 million. It calls for BAE to build 30 low rate production ACV 1.1 vehicles. According to Military.com, additional contract options could raise the value of the deal to $1.2 billion.

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Source:: Tactical Life