The uncertainty over the results from the Marine Corps' Amphibious Combat Vehicle analysis of alternatives is raising questions about water speed, mobility and survivability requirements for at least one defense contractor. Introducing a high-water-speed requirement along with stringent survivability and land mobility requirements adds a lot of complexity not only with regard to procurement costs but also to the life cycle cost of the vehicle, Brad Lindberg, BAE Systems director for Marine Corps programs, told Inside the Navy in...
