BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) will make its debut at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025 which is being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
“The ACV is a trailblazer for amphibious warfare, designed to have significant growth potential and the flexibility to meet mission roles of military forces around the world,” said Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious Programs, BAE Systems.
“The 8×8 platform is a unique mix of true open-ocean amphibious capability and land mobility in the most challenging terrain, and we are confident we can enhance operational effectiveness for our allies.”
The ACV came as a result of an initiative launched by the US Marine Corps Systems Command aimed at acquiring an amphibious assault vehicle for the United States Marine Corps. This vehicle is intended to enhance and eventually substitute the outdated Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV). The ACV programme emerged as a successor to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) programme, which was terminated in 2011.
Initially conceived as a project to create a high-water-speed vehicle, the program has evolved into a comprehensive, multi-phased strategy to procure and develop various types of amphibious-capable vehicles, addressing both immediate and long-term operational needs.
BAE Systems utilized its extensive knowledge and enduring collaboration with the US Marine Corps to create and deliver the ACV, tailored to address the specific demands of contemporary expeditionary warfare. The platform is a product of BAE Systems’ amphibious heritage and Iveco Defence Vehicle’s rich experience in manufacturing versatile armoured vehicles, resulting in exceptional flexibility and capability.
The ACV family of vehicles is designed to integrate advanced technologies and support a diverse range of direct and indirect fire weapon systems, comprising four distinct variants: ACV-P (personnel), ACV-C (command), ACV-30 (Infantry Fighting Vehicle), and ACV-R (recovery).
