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Marine Corps Awards BAE Systems $120 Million For Third ACV Low-Rate Production Order

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, October 30th, 2019

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Marine Corps Awards BAE Systems $120 Million For Third ACV Low-Rate Production Order

BAE Systems' Amphibious Combat Vehicle at the 2018 Modern Day Marine. (Photo: Matthew Beinart)

BAE Systems has received a $120 million contract modification from the Marine Corps for the third Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) low-rate production order, with deliveries to begin in the first quarter of 2021. The deal covers 30 more ACVs and moves the program a step closer to a full-rate production decision. “This award further validates the Marine Corps’ confidence in the vehicle’s proven capability in meeting their amphibious mission, and represents an important step toward fielding the vehicle in the…

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