American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to U.S. Army to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
American Rheinmetall delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army on September 1, 2026, under a roughly $764 million contract to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The vehicle features a hybrid-electric powertrain and modular open architecture for drone and electronic warfare battlefields. Seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery later in 2026, with soldiers conducting combat simulation exercises after safety checks.
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Rheinmetall and GDLS deliver first XM30 prototypes to US Army for testing
American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have each delivered their XM30 mechanized infantry combat vehicle prototypes to the US Army, marking a pivotal shift in the multi-billion-dollar program to replace the legacy M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Government-led developmental and performance testing has begun under a Phase 3/4 detailed design and prototyping framework valued at approximately $1.53 billion split equally between the two firms. American Rheinmetall's Lynx XM30 prototype entered military safety inspections ahead of field maneuvers and combat simulations, with seven additional prototypes planned for delivery later this year. GDLS confirmed submission of its Wolf XM30 prototype at Aberdeen Proving Grounds on August 21. Both prototypes feature modular construction, adaptive open systems architecture, and digital connectivity. The Lynx introduces a hybrid-electric powertrain. The XM30 program, formerly the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, is intended as an optionally crewed platform. Final acquisition decisions will be based on performance during testing and evaluation.
American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
American Rheinmetall has delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army, marking a key step in the service's multi-year effort to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The company announced the delivery on September 1, 2026, stating that the vehicle will begin testing while seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery later this year. The program operates under a roughly $764 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract that covers design through validation. The Lynx XM30 features a hybrid-electric powertrain, modular open architecture for rapid technology integration, and is designed for battlefields shaped by drones and electronic warfare. After safety checks, soldiers will conduct combat simulation exercises with the prototypes. The Army selected American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems for the XM30 design phase in 2023. The XM30 is built on Rheinmetall's Lynx KF41 platform and is intended to supersede the Bradley, which entered service in the 1980s.
American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
American Rheinmetall has delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army, marking a key milestone in the service's multi-year effort to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The company announced the delivery on September 1, 2026, stating that the vehicle will begin testing while seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery later this year. The program operates under a roughly $764 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract that covers the vehicle's journey from digital design through validation. The Lynx XM30 is designed for modern battlefields increasingly shaped by drones and electronic warfare, featuring modular open architecture for rapid technology integration and a first-of-its-kind hybrid-electric powertrain combining a traditional engine with electric power. Once safety checks are completed, soldiers will conduct combat simulation exercises. The Army plans simultaneous technical testing and troop training with additional prototypes in what American Rheinmetall CEO Matt Warnick called a 'parallel evaluation timeline.' The Army selected American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems for the XM30 design phase in 2023. The XM30 is built off Rheinmetall's Lynx KF41 platform and is intended to supersede the Bradley, which entered service in the 1980s.
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American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
American Rheinmetall delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army, marking a key step in the service's multi-year effort to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The prototype, part of a $764 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract, features a hybrid-electric powertrain and modular open architecture designed for modern battlefields shaped by drones and electronic warfare. Seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery later in 2026. After safety checks, soldiers will conduct combat simulation exercises, with technical testing and troop training occurring simultaneously in a 'parallel evaluation timeline.' The Army selected American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems for the XM30 design phase in 2023. The XM30 is built on Rheinmetall's Lynx KF41 platform and is intended to replace the Bradley, which entered service in the 1980s.
American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
American Rheinmetall delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army, marking a key step in the service's long-running effort to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The prototype, part of a $764 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract, features a hybrid-electric powertrain and modular open architecture designed for modern battlefields shaped by drones and electronic warfare. Seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery later in 2026. After safety checks, soldiers will test the vehicles in simulated combat exercises, with technical testing and troop training occurring simultaneously in a 'parallel evaluation timeline.' The Army selected American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems for the XM30 design phase in 2023. The XM30 is built on Rheinmetall's Lynx KF41 platform and is intended to supersede the Bradley, which entered service in the 1980s.
American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
American Rheinmetall has delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army, marking a key milestone in the service's long-running effort to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The vehicle, built on Rheinmetall's Lynx KF41 platform, is designed for modern battlefields shaped by drones and electronic warfare, featuring a modular open architecture for rapid technology integration and a first-of-its-kind hybrid-electric powertrain. The delivery is part of a roughly $764 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract. Seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery later this year. After safety checks, soldiers will conduct combat simulation exercises, with the Army planning a parallel evaluation timeline for technical testing and troop training. The Army selected American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems for the XM30 design phase in 2023. The Bradley entered service in the 1980s.