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New Amphibious Vehicle Analysis Poised To Start

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

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Planning for a new amphibious tractor to replace the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) could begin in earnest in October, when a study of options for the new vehicle may begin. Col. Keith Moore, Marine Corps program manager for direct amphibious assault, is gearing up for the official analysis of alternatives (AoA) that will define the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). This nascent program will replace General Dynamics’ [GD] Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) effort, which the Pentagon announced last January it would…

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