BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle debuts

BAE Systems has unveiled its new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) at IDEX 2025 in the United Arab Emirates.

The ACV is designed to operate across both open ocean and challenging land terrain, offering a versatile platform that the company claims is well suited for modern military operations worldwide.

Rebecca McGrane, Vice President of Amphibious Programs at BAE Systems, stated, “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. 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.”

Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps and leveraging Iveco Defence Vehicle’s expertise in multi-purpose armoured vehicles, the ACV incorporates advanced technologies. It can integrate a wide range of direct and indirect fire weapon systems. The platform is available in four variants:

• ACV-P (Personnel): Designed for mobility, capable of transporting 13 combat-loaded Marines and 3 crew members.
• ACV-C (Command): Offers multiple workstations to support command and control in the battlefield environment.
• ACV-30mm: Equipped with a stabilized medium-calibre weapon system, balancing lethality with troop capacity.
• ACV-R (Recovery): Provides capabilities for field maintenance, recovery, and repair of vehicles across the battle space.

In addition to its combat role, the company asserts that the ACV can also enhance humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts by navigating flood zones and other challenging environments to deliver supplies and personnel.

The vehicle is currently on display in booth #03-C10 at IDEX, where BAE Systems is engaging with potential international customers to understand their requirements and develop tailored solutions. The company emphasises that the ACV represents a step forward in amphibious warfare capability, combining robust land mobility with open-ocean performance.