Amphibious Combat Vehicle: A Guide to the US Marines’ Next‑Gen Powerhouse
This explainer unpacks the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, tracing how it replaces legacy platforms, improves survivability, and supports modern expeditionary warfare from sea to land.
Australia Bridges Sea and Land Ops With New Amphibious Workhorse
From open water to rough shoreline, the Australian Army is introducing a new amphibious logistics vehicle built to operate where sea and land operations overlap.
KNDS Turns Armored Vehicles Into Jam-Resistant Drone Command Hubs
Drone Functions Kit is a modular system from KNDS that adds a 2.5-meter compartment to armored or amphibious vehicles, carrying two to eight drones along with computing and cooling gear.
China’s HQ-13 SHORAD Goes Amphibious With Integrated Radar
The amphibious HQ-13 SHORAD is China's new short-range air defense system, mounted on the Type 05 vehicle, to counter helicopter, drone, and missile threats
BAE to Produce Turret-Equipped Amphibious Combat Vehicles for US Marines
The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract for the full-rate production of 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles with a medium caliber weapon system.
Florida Firm Wraps Up Amphibious Combat Vehicle Simulator Deployment for US Marines
Florida-based XR Training has completed the international fielding of its Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System for the US Marine Corps.
Romania to Purchase 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles From US
Romania’s Ministry of Defense is planning to buy 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the US, doubling its intended order from 2023.
Thai Marines Receive Seven Amphibious Vehicles From Chaiseri
The Royal Thai Marine Corps has received seven new 8x8 Armored Wheeled Amphibious Vehicles (AWAVs) from Thai defense manufacturer Chaiseri.
Textron Hands Over Latest Ship-to-Shore Hovercraft to US Navy
Textron Systems has delivered the US Navy’s latest Ship-to-Shore Connector as part of the Landing Craft Air Cushion modernization program.
Ukraine to Receive Viking Amphibious Vehicles From the Netherlands
The Netherlands has sent 28 Bandvagn S10 “Viking” amphibious vehicles to Ukraine to support its defense against Russia’s continuing invasion.
Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers
The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.
Chicago’s Latvian Community Donates Amphibious Vehicles to Ukraine
Chicago’s Latvian community has donated a batch of Bandvagn 202 amphibious tracked all-terrain articulated vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
