KONGSBERG has received a contract from the US Marine Corps signalling the start of full-rate production for ACV-30 programme.
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Press Release, Kongsberg, 07 November 2024: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has received a contract from the US Marine Corps for long lead items, signalling the start of full-rate production for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm programme (ACV-30). The items included in the USD 51 million contract are subcomponents specific to the 30mm remote turret, manufactured by KONGSBERG in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The contract is part of a framework agreement (undefinitized contract action) worth up to USD 329 million.
The ACV-30 mounts a stabilised, remotely operated Medium Calibre Turret (MCT-30) manufactured by KONGSBERG that provides the protection Marines need while leaving ample room for troop capacity and payload while keeping the crew under armour. The remote turret eliminates the space requirement of legacy turreted cannon systems and provides more room to transport troops or mission essential equipment, and reduces weight for better mobility.
“This agreement is an important milestone for the US Marine Corps ACV-30 programme, enabling rapid deliveries when full-rate production starts. We are pleased that US Marine Corps has selected the highly advanced 30mm PROTECTOR remote turret system from KONGSBERG in the programme,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
The US Marine Corps is continuing to grow its relationship with the PROTECTOR family of remote weapon systems and remote turrets from Kongsberg, providing streamlined training and sustainment as well as wireless fire control and future technology and effector integration.
The USD 51 million contract is part of a framework agreement. The US Department of Defense on 4 November announced that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace was awarded a not-to-exceed USD 329 million firm-fixed-price, uninitialised contract action for the procurement of medium MCT-30.
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Press Release, Alexandria VA, 07 November 2024: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has received a contract from the US Marine Corps for long lead items, signalling the start of full-rate production for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm programme (ACV-30). The items included in the $51 million contract through PEO Land Systems Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) are subcomponents specific to the 30mm remote turret, manufactured by KONGSBERG in Johnstown, Penn.
“The ACV-30 provides a significant increase in lethality for dismounted Marines. PM AAA is looking forward to a longstanding partnership with Kongsberg Defence through this direct contract between the two organisations. The opportunities gained will ensure Marines have what they need to support Marine Corps warfighting needs,” said Col Tim Hough, Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault at PEO Land Systems.
ACV-30 is one of four variants in the next-generation ACV family of vehicles designed, developed and built by BAE Systems, providing the US Marine Corps with ship to shore capability in what will be a full replacement of the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). The ACV-30 variant mounts a stabilised, remotely operated Medium Calibre Turret (MCT-30) manufactured by KONGSBERG that provides the lethality and protection Marines need while leaving ample room for troop capacity and payload while keeping the crew under armour. The remote turret eliminates the space requirement of legacy turreted cannon systems and provides more room to transport troops or mission essential equipment, and reduces weight for better mobility.
“This agreement is an important milestone for the US Marine Corps ACV-30 programme, enabling rapid deliveries when full-rate production starts. We are pleased that US Marine Corps has selected the highly advanced 30mm PROTECTOR remote turret system from KONGSBERG in the programme,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
The US Marine Corps is continuing to grow its relationship with the PROTECTOR family of remote weapon systems and remote turrets from Kongsberg, providing streamlined training and sustainment as well as wireless fire control and future technology and effector integration. The $51m contract is part of a framework agreement (uninitialised contract action) worth up to $329m announced on 4 November.
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace in the US: KONGSBERG is the sole provider of Remote Weapon Stations and remote turrets to the US Army and US Marine Corps. All RWS and remote turrets delivered to US customers are manufactured in the Kongsberg Johnstown, Penn. facility and leverage an extensive American supply base. Delivery programmes include the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) RWS and the Commonly Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) to the US Army.
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