Design Flaws in Military Weapon Platforms Harm National Security

Amphibious Assault Vehicles storm Red Beach during exercises at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on June 2, 2010. Lenny Ignelzi/AP Photo

Commentary

In recent military news, the rollout of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) has run up against design and operational challenges. The ACV is meant to replace the well-used Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), a less complex weapons platform in service since 1972.