Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has secured a contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for long lead items, marking the initiation of full-rate production for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30).
The $51 million contract, through PEO Land Systems Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA), involves subcomponents specific to the 30mm remote turret, manufactured by KONGSBERG in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
“The ACV-30 provides a significant increase in lethality for dismounted Marines. PM AAA is looking forward to a longstanding partnership with Kongsberg Defence through this direct contract between the two organizations. The opportunities gained will ensure Marines have what they need to support Marine Corps warfighting needs,” said Col. Tim Hough, Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault at PEO Land Systems.
The ACV-30 is one of four variants in the next-generation ACV family of vehicles, designed and developed by BAE Systems to enhance the U.S. Marine Corps’ ship-to-shore capabilities. The ACV-30 variant is equipped with a stabilized, remotely operated Medium Caliber Turret (MCT-30), manufactured by KONGSBERG, which provides necessary lethality and protection while maximizing troop capacity and payload. The remote turret eliminates the need for space required by legacy turreted systems, providing more room for transporting troops or equipment, and reduces weight for improved mobility.
“This agreement is an important milestone for the U.S. Marine Corps ACV-30 program, enabling rapid deliveries when full-rate production starts. We are pleased that US Marine Corp has selected the highly advanced 30mm PROTECTOR remote turret system from KONGSBERG in the program,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
The U.S. Marine Corps is also expanding its relationship with KONGSBERG’s PROTECTOR family of remote weapon systems, aiming to enhance streamlined training, sustainment, and future technology integration for remote fire control systems.
The $51 million contract is part of a broader framework agreement, an “undefinitized contract action,” worth up to $329 million, which was announced on November 4.