US Marines initiate full-rate production for ACV-30

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has received a contract from the US Marine Corps for long lead items, signalling the start of full-rate production for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30). The items included in the US$51 million contract are subcomponents specific to the 30mm remote turret, manufactured by KONGSBERG in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The contract is part of a framework agreement (undefinitised contract action) worth up to US$329 million. The ACV-30 mounts a stabilised, remotely operated Medium Calibre Trurret (MCT-30) manufactured by KONGSBERG that provides the protection Marines need while leaving ample room for troop capacity and payload while keeping the crew under armor. The remote turret eliminates the space requirement of legacy turreted cannon systems and provides more room to transport troops or mission essential equipment, and reduces weight for better mobility. “This agreement is an important milestone for the US 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 US Marine Corps is continuing to grow its relationship with the PROTECTOR family of remote weapon systems and remote turrets from Kongsberg, providing streamlined training and sustainment as well as wireless fire control and future technology and effector integration. The US$51 million contract is part of a framework agreement. The US Department of Defense on 4 November announced that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace was awarded a not-to-exceed US$329 million firm-fixed-price, undefinitised contract action for the procurement of medium MCT-30. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]