Marine Corps officials confirmed the ACV-30 variant has entered low-rate initial production, adding a 30mm cannon to the Amphibious Combat Vehicle platform.
The unmanned turret mounts the same 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster cannon used on the Stryker Dragoon, providing Marines with direct fire support during amphibious operations. Initial deliveries will equip West Coast units.
This armed variant addresses capability gaps identified since the ACV troop carrier entered service. Infantry units previously relied on external fire support during the critical ship-to-shore transition.
