BAE Systems has been awarded a US$230.1 million contract modification for full-rate production of 32 amphibious combat vehicle recovery mission role variants (ACV-R) for the US Marine Corps.
The firm-fixed-price modification was awarded to BAE Systems Land and Armaments. It exercises options covering the vehicles, along with related costs for production, fielding and support, and spares.
The US Department of War contract notice said FY2026 US Marine Corps procurement funds covered the entire amount, which was obligated when the award was made. If every option is exercised, the contract’s total value can reach approximately US$4.096 billion.
The notice gave an expected completion date of November 2028. BAE said work on the programme will take place primarily in York, Pennsylvania, through 2029.
The ACV-R is intended to support the rest of the ACV fleet in the field through maintenance and recovery. BAE previously described the variant as having a winch and crane, with the ability to recover vehicles weighing more than 30 tons.
Each ACV will have eight wheels and will be capable of transporting marines from ship to shore, taking the place of the marine corps' assault amphibious vehicle.
The family comprises personnel, command and control, 30mm gun (ACV-30), and ACV-R variants.
The Marine Corps ordered 30 ACV-30s fitted with 30mm turrets in 2025. In January 2026 it placed an order for 30 additional ACVs under a US$184 million contract.
