US Marine Corps chooses Kongsberg for full-rate production of ACV-30 turrets

The United States Marine Corps (US Marine Corps) has awarded a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the remote turret for the amphibious combat vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30).

ACV-30 is one of four variants in the next-generation ACV family of vehicles designed, developed, and built by BAE Systems.

The ACV-30 variant mounts Kongsberg’s stabilized, remotely operated MCT-30 that provides the capabilities and protection for US Marines. The ACV-30 turret is vehicle agnostic, able to accept armour and a variety of effectors, including anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), according to Kongsberg.

All remote weapon stations and remote turrets are manufactured in the company’s Johnstown, Pennsylvania, facility.

This contract follows the purchase of long-lead items last winter to maintain production and delivery timelines for the US Marine Corps’ ACV-30 program. The contract also includes negotiated options for additional systems. Initial deliveries are expected in the near future.

“KONGSBERG is honoured to support the US Marine Corps by equipping them with increased firepower and capacity,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

“The ACV-30 offers superior performance compared to current comparable systems, and we see the market potential for our medium caliber turrets as positive, both in the US and internationally.”

In November 2024, Kongsberg announced a contract for long-lead items worth $51 million, signaling the start of the ACV-30 project. The order announced now is valued at about $118 million.