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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Defense contractor Kongsberg plans to add 30 jobs
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – In a photo of a U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle produced by BAE Systems in York County, the 35-ton machine looks like a crocodile moving through salty water to shore. It moves through waves and swells, showing only its 'eyes and teeth' – an integrated medium caliber remote turret system – manufactured in Johnstown. BAE Systems recently won contracts to build the vehicles, and the U.S. government is separately procuring the turret systems from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc., a Norwegian company with a manufacturing location in Johnstown. Last week, BAE Systems announced it had been awarded two contract sublots with a combined value of $360 million to deliver 60 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program. The awarded sublots are part of a larger contract that holds the potential for up to 150 vehicle orders in the future, BAE officials said. 'The ACV is tested and proven to be incredibly adaptable – it not only swims, but it's also optimized for ship-to-shore, island-hopping and advanced land operations,' Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious programs at BAE Systems, said in a press release. With enhanced direct-fire lethality of 30mm cannons through a fully stabilized weapon system built by Kongsberg, the ACV-30 helps to ensure Marines are ready for any mission. With present and future orders from the government coming, Kongsberg announced expansion plans last September for its local production facility, Kongsberg Protech Systems USA, at the Johnstown Industrial Park in Richland Township. The increased ACV-30 production has resulted in a workforce expansion of up to 30 new employees – surpassing initial expectations for 20 new workers, Kongsberg Protech Systems USA Vice President Dave Zucco said last week. The addition is set to bring Kongsberg's Johnstown workforce to a total of about 250 employees, Zucco said. More work will be performed locally with parts supplied by long-term Johnstown supply partner, JWF Defense Systems, among other U.S. suppliers, he said. Kongsberg's expansion plans also includes a 10-year lease extension, as well as a $10 million investment for facility improvements and infrastructure upgrades – all directly tied to ACV-30 production. Kongsberg officials said the company would make an announcement this fall when the upgrades and renovations are completed. 'The increase in order volume for our ACV-30 Remote Turret System validates the Marine Corps' need for these vehicles and our weapon systems, as well as their commitment to provide the warfighter with the most advanced systems available in the market today,' Heather Armentrout, president of Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc., said last Friday in an emailed statement. 'We are especially proud of our Johnstown workforce, which has continued to deliver time and time again, and their commitment to providing this leading-edge technology in support of our military.'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
York County company awarded $188 million contract from U.S. Marine Corps
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York County-based BEA Systems was recently awarded a $188 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps. According to BEA Systems, the U.S. Marine Corps has awarded them a $188 million full-rate production contract for 30 ACV-30mm vehicles, which includes fielding support, spares, and test equipment. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now These ACV-30mm vehicles include an integrated medium-caliber Remote Turret System. The vehicle also enables the transport of troops, mission-essential equipment, and other payloads. 'The ACV is tested and proven to be incredibly adaptable – it not only swims, but it's also optimized for ship-to-shore, island-hopping, and advanced land operations,' Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious programs at BAE Systems, said. 'With enhanced direct-fire lethality via the 30mm fully stabilized weapon system, the ACV-30 helps to ensure Marines are ready for any mission, land or sea.' Additionally, BEA Systems says they are currently under contract for the ACV-Personnel (ACV-P) and ACV-Command (ACV-C). The company is also building three ACV-Recovery (ACV-R) variant Production Representative Test vehicles, which will provide field maintenance, recovery, and repair capabilities. Work on the CV-30mm vehicles will take place in York, Pa., Johnstown, Pa., and Charleston, S.C., through Q3 of 2026. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
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. For more information, please contact:
