Fifth Bidder Eyes Next-Generation Amphibious Vehicle Competition

By Lee Hudson / April 17, 2015 at 1:51 PM
A small Michigan company is poised to enter the Marine Corps' next-generation amphibious vehicle program as one of five potential competitors for a multibillion-dollar contract, according to a Marine Corps official. Advanced Defense Vehicle Systems of Lake Orion, MI, showcased its Amphibious Combat Vehicle Increment 1.1 offering to Marine Corps senior leadership during demonstrations held earlier this year at a private test facility, a service official told InsideDefense.com . ADVS bid for the Army's Ground Combat Vehicle program but subsequently...

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