The U.S. Marine Corps will kick off the analysis of alternatives on its Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) this summer, after some early troubles finding the right strategy to replace the 1980s-built Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) with a fifth-generation combat capability, Megan Eckstein reports on USNI News.
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| A LAV carrying Marines serving with Alpha Coy, 1st Light Armored Recon Bn unloaded out of a landing craft air cushion. Landing craft air cushions are capable of carrying up to 65 tons over 70 miles between land and sea (Picture source: USMC/Cpl. Robert J. Reeves) |