# Marine Corps Awards York ACV-R Contract

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded BAE Systems $230.1 million for 32 Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Recovery (ACV-R) vehicles, the final production order under the current ACV program. The award supports production at BAE’s York, Pennsylvania, line; one report gives expected completion by November 2028, while another says production work is expected to continue through 2029. At the same time, a Congressional Research Service review is examining ACV survivability, fleet size, and lifecycle costs, as the Navy requests $237 million in FY2027 for ACV upgrades and the Marine Corps pursues counter-drone protection and corrosion-resistant components. The signals point to a substantial current production award alongside potential, but not yet confirmed, demand for upgrades and supporting systems.

- BAE Systems should plan against the reported ACV-R production and schedule details; the award is described as the final production order under the current program, so follow-on production should not be assumed.
- The Navy’s $237 million FY2027 request for ACV upgrades is a funding request, not an award. Contractors can use it as an indication of planned modernization priorities, subject to the budget process.
- Anduril’s Pulsar-L counter-UAS award and the market inquiry for more than 5,000 corrosion-resistant struts identify adjacent opportunities in counter-drone protection and vehicle sustainment. Suppliers with relevant offerings can assess their fit with those stated needs.
- The overall ACV program could reach up to $4 billion if all options are exercised. Procurement teams and contractors should distinguish that potential program value from the $230.1 million ACV-R order.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
- Department of the Navy (Navy)
- Congressional Research Service (CRS)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- BAE Systems (awardee)
- Anduril (awardee)

### Sources
- [Future cost, use of Marine Corps ACVs scrutinized in congressional report](https://www.defensenews.com/news/2026/10/08/future-cost-use-of-marine-corps-acvs-scrutinized-in-congressional-report) - Defense News
- [BAE Receives Final ACV Order From Marines, Nabs $230.1 Million For 32 Recovery Variants - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/bae-receives-final-acv-order-from-marines-nabs-230-1-million-for-32-recovery-variants/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily
- [
	USMC awards contract for ACV recovery variant
](https://www.janes.com/defence-intelligence-insights/defence-news/land/usmc-awards-contract-for-acv-recovery-variant) - Janes