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Marines To Develop Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Increment 2

April 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Marines to start ARV Increment 2 development in 2029.
Increment 2 will include c-UAS, recovery, and precision fires variants.
Total ARV acquisition goal is 654 vehicles.
Production down-select for Increment 1 expected in 2029.

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Strategic Implications

The development of ARV Increment 2 may signal the Marines' focus on countering emerging threats, particularly in unmanned aerial systems. The inclusion of c-UAS and precision fires variants suggests a shift towards more advanced capabilities, which could impact the competitive landscape for defense contractors and may influence future procurement decisions.

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What Happened

New Details Emerge On Next Phase Of ARV Program

The Marine Corps plans to initiate development of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Increment 2 in 2029, with a focus on counter unmanned aerial system (c-UAS), recovery, and precision fires capabilities. The program is currently in the pre-production development stage for Increment 1, with General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron on contract to deliver 16 vehicles each by 2028. A production down-select decision for Increment 1 is scheduled for 2029, with a production award expected in late 2030. The Marines aim to acquire a total of 654 ARVs, with 426 for Increment 1 and 228 for Increment 2. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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