US Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles conduct open water transit
US Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles conduct open water transit during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Palawan, Philippines.
  • The US Marines' new amphibious combat vehicle made its first overseas deployment in the Philippines.
  • US and Philippine troops conducted drills in the South China Sea to strengthen security in the region.
  • The service temporarily suspended ACV operations following multiple rollovers in 2022.

The Marine Corps' new amphibious combat vehicle, or ACV, debuted in the Philippines as part of its first overseas deployment after more than a year-and-a-half of limited operations.