BAE Systems Amphibious Combat Vehicle makes debut in Middle East at IDEX
ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems' (LON: BA) Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is making its debut in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025. This marks a significant milestone as the program aims at international expansion. The versatile platform is designed to operate in the most rugged and challenging terrains, making it an ideal solution for militaries around the world.
'The ACV is a trailblazer for amphibious warfare, designed to have significant growth potential and the flexibility to meet mission roles of military forces across the globe,' said Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious Programs at BAE Systems. 'The 8x8 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.'
BAE Systems leveraged its expertise and long-standing partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps to design and deliver the ACV to meet the unique requirements of modern expeditionary warfare. Born out of a combination of BAE Systems' amphibious legacy and Iveco Defence Vehicle's extensive history producing multi-purpose armored vehicles, this unique platform offers unparalleled flexibility and capability.
With the ability to integrate future technologies and accommodate a wide array of direct and indirect fire weapon systems, the ACV family of vehicles has four variants:
The ACV-P (Personnel) is exceptionally mobile and can transport 13 combat-loaded Marines, plus three crew.
The ACV-C (Command) provides multiple workstations to maintain and manage situational awareness in the battle space.
The ACV-30mm mounts a stabilized, medium caliber weapon system to provide the lethality and protection needed while leaving ample room for troop capacity and payload.
The ACV-R (Recovery) provides field maintenance, recovery, and repair capabilities to vehicles operating throughout the battle space.
The ACV also enhances Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief preparedness by providing deployable assets capable of navigating flood zones and other challenging environmental conditions to deliver supplies and personnel to affected areas.
The vehicle will be on display from February 17-21 in booth #03-C10 at IDEX. The ACV is currently in full-rate production in the U.S. BAE Systems is committed to working closely with international customers to understand their unique requirements and develop tailored solutions to meet mission needs.
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