American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have reached a milestone in the U.S. Army’s search for a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) to replace the Bradley. Both companies have finalized preliminary design reviews for their submissions, advancing the XM30 initiative. The Army aims to swap out about 3,800 Bradleys, in service since the 1980s, under the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program. The new hybrid vehicles will provide enhanced lethality and advanced sensors, while lowering crew size and increasing protection and versatility. The development contracts total $1.6 billion, with the overall program estimated at $45 billion.
