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U.S. Army XM30 combat vehicle competition

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General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has delivered the first XM30 ‘Wolf’ prototype to the U.S. Army at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. This delivery initiates the field-testing phase for the Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle replacement program, a competition valued at approximately $45 billion intended to replace the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The XM30 program represents the Army’s sixth attempt since the 1980s to replace the Bradley. To mitigate previous failures related to cost and complexity, the XM30 utilizes a Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA). This design allows for the integration of new software and hardware without physical redesigns, functioning similarly to the modularity of a modern personal computer. redesigns. GDLS and American Rheinmetall Vehicles, the latter developing the Lynx, are the two finalists in the competition. American Rheinmetall has delivered its first of eight planned Lynx prototypes, which features a hybrid-electric powertrain and modular architecture for electronic warfare and drone defense. The Lynx design includes a 50mm turret intended to reduce crew requirements to two soldiers. The remaining seven Lynx prototypes are expected later this year to follow for technical evaluations under the ‘Transformation in Contact 2.0’ initiative. The Wolf design is an evolution of the Griffin III, intended to provide high ballistic protection and advanced firepower, including a 50mm cannon. The vehicles are being designed to act as mobile operational hubs capable of interacting with networked and semi-autonomous systems to counter modern threats such as aerial drones. Prototypes will undergo rigorous field testing, including active maneuvers and combat simulations at locations such as Aberdeen Proving Ground and Fort Cavazos, under a $764 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract. The U.S. Army expects to select a final contractor in 2027, with plans to acquire at least 108 XM30 vehicles through Fiscal Year 2031.

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  3. 2026-09-02 05:33 UTC U.S. Army XM30 combat vehicle competition
  4. 2026-09-01 02:54 UTC U.S. Army XM30 combat vehicle competition

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