BAE Systems’ amphibious combat vehicle debuts at IDEX 2025

BAE Systems’ amphibious combat vehicle (ACV) is making its debut in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025.

As disclosed, the company used its knowledge partnership with the US Marine Corps to design and deliver the ACV to meet future demands. The platform is designed to operate in the most rugged and challenging terrain, making it an ideal solution for militaries around the world, BAE Systems noted.

Specifically, the ACV family of vehicles has four variants: 

• The ACV-R (recovery) provides field maintenance, recovery, and repair capabilities to vehicles operating throughout the battle space.

• The ACV-P (personnel) is ‘exceptionally mobile’ and can transport 13 combat-loaded Marines, plus 3 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 also enhances humanitarian assistance disaster relief preparedness by providing supplies and personnel to affected areas, BAE Systems noted.

The company aims for internal expansion of the program.

“The ACV is a trailblazer for amphibious warfare, designed to have significant growth potential and the flexibility to meet mission roles of military forces around the world,” said Rebecca McGrane, vice president of Amphibious Programs, BAE Systems.

“The 8×8 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.”

The ACV is currently in full-rate production in the United States

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