Kongsberg awarded full-rate production contract for ACV-30 turrets via EDR Magazine

 

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The United States Marine Corps has awarded a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) valued at up to $330 million for the 30mm remote turret for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30).

The first order on the contract from PEO Land Systems Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) includes a substantial number of turrets to be manufactured at KONGSBERG’s remote weapon system facility in Johnstown, Penn. A recent expansion at the facility has resulted in more jobs and a dedicated medium caliber turret production line.

“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.”

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 Marines. The ACV-30 turret is vehicle agnostic, able to accept armour and a variety of effectors, including anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM).

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