XM30

The XM30 is the US Army's competition for a hybrid-electric, heavily armed successor to the M2 Bradley, contested by American Rheinmetall's Lynx XM30 and General Dynamics Land Systems' Wolf.

Overview

The XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle is a US Army acquisition programme intended to replace the M2 Bradley in Armored Brigade Combat Teams. XM30 does not yet denote one finalized vehicle: American Rheinmetall is competing with a Lynx-derived design, while General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is offering the Wolf, an evolution of its Griffin III and the ASCOD 2 vehicle family. Both competitors delivered their first test vehicles in August-September 2026, moving the programme into comparative developmental and soldier testing.

The Army describes XM30 as a future cornerstone of the Armored Brigade Combat Team and as a software-defined platform designed for adaptability and interoperability. The common requirements combine hybrid-electric propulsion, a remotely operated turret, an XM913 50 mm automatic cannon, advanced sensors and networking, and provision for launching uncrewed effectors. The two-person crew and up to six infantry passengers are accommodated in the hull rather than placing turret crew members above the hull line.

The planned acquisition remains limited relative to the Bradley fleet. Army budget material indicates a minimum of 108 XM30s through Fiscal Year 2031, compared with approximately 2,500 Bradleys in service across multiple variants. XM30 should therefore initially equip only part of the force even if the Army selects a winner and meets its stated ambition to begin fielding the vehicle in FY2029.

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