Amphibious Combat Vehicle – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

20 April

Indra, IDV Sign Deal for 34 Amphibious Combat Vehicles for Spanish Marines

Indra has signed an agreement with IDV to act as the lead integrator for the supply of 34 amphibious vehicles to the Spanish Marine Infantry.

Mar- 2026 -

9 March

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

AVATAAR Debuts as India’s First Drone Capable of Both Flying, Diving Underwater

India is advancing its drone arsenal with a next-gen vehicle capable of operating in both air and underwater environments.

Feb- 2026 -

13 February

Land

US Marines egress an Amphibious Combat Vehicle to secure the beach at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, during a simulated amphibious assault

Bea Castañeda

Amphibious Combat Vehicle: A Guide to the US Marines’ Next‑Gen Powerhouse

This explainer unpacks the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, tracing how it replaces legacy platforms, improves survivability, and supports modern expeditionary warfare from sea to land.

Jan- 2026 -

9 January

Americas

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stage for debarkation in the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during rehearsals for the 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Corps 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration is one of many events taking place across the country to showcase the Navy–Marine Corps team’s ability to project power from the sea and defend the Nation. For 250 years, Marines have been America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness — capable, credible, and committed to winning the Nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Rojoef Manuel

Horstman to Supply Suspensions for US Marines’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has partnered with Horstman Group to deliver modern suspension solutions for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.

Apr- 2025 -

30 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Produce Turret-Equipped Amphibious Combat Vehicles for US Marines

The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract for the full-rate production of 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles with a medium caliber weapon system.

Dec- 2024 -

18 December

Americas

US marine practice on the "Wave Warrior" Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System (ACV-DTS). Photo: XR Training

Rojoef Manuel

Florida Firm Wraps Up Amphibious Combat Vehicle Simulator Deployment for US Marines

Florida-based XR Training has completed the international fielding of its Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System for the US Marine Corps.

Nov- 2024 -

7 November

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Romania to Purchase 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles From US

Romania’s Ministry of Defense is planning to buy 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the US, doubling its intended order from 2023.

7 November

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Kongsberg to Provide Turrets for US Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $329-million contract to supply medium caliber turret systems for the US Marines’ amphibious combat vehicles (ACV)-30.

May- 2024 -

2 May

Americas

Juster Domingo