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BAE Systems Receives $140 Million ACV Order, Discussing Variants With Marine Corps

BAE Systems Receives $140 Million ACV Order, Discussing Variants With Marine Corps
BAE Systems' Amphibious Combat Vehicle at the 2018 Modern Day Marine. (Photo: Matthew Beinart)

BAE Systems has received a $140 million deal from the Marine Corps for 30 more Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), as the company looks to deliver the first test units in summer 2019 and move on discussions to build three potential variants.The deal, announced Thursday evening, is the second low-rate initial production (LRIP) order for the ACV. The new vehicles will be the first slated for fielding with a full-rate production decision expected for the third quarter of FY '21, according…

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