Latest "Assault Amphibious Vehicle" stories

A remotely operated unmanned Marine Corps AAV is taking California beaches

“This modernized upgrade will allow the Marine Corps to remotely traverse from ship-to-shore with an organic vehicle capability to breach and proof lanes and landing zones for landing forces."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

No new job field for future amphibious combat vehicle crewmen

Don’t expect a new occupational specialty for learning to crew the vehicle.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The Marine Corps wants three types of amphib vehicles ― including one with a 30mm cannon

The Marine Corps is looking to plus up the firepower aboard its new amphibious combat vehicle.

4 years ago

The aging Marine LAV is still active across the Corps ... and, now, also is a museum piece

The Corps has yet to pick a replacement for its LAV but is actively in the hunt for one.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

NEW IN 2019: Corps to take delivery of new amphibious combat vehicle

Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division aboard Camp Pendleton, California, are expected to receive the first ACV 1.1 vehicles.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

In sprint to modernize, the Corps gobbles up storied amphibious assault unit

Combat Assault Battalion officially deactivated on Oct. 12.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago