The U.S. Army’s XM30 program could become one of the most important armored vehicle projects of the next generation. Designed to replace the legendary M2 Bradley, the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle is intended to bring American mechanized infantry into a new era of firepower, protection, sensors, drones, automation, and battlefield networking. In this deep dive, we look at the American Rheinmetall Lynx side of the XM30 program, the wider Bradley replacement effort, and why the U.S. Army is taking so much time to get this vehicle right. The Bradley has been an outstanding infantry fighting vehicle, but after decades of upgrades, it is reaching the limits of its hull, power, cooling, and growth potential. The XM30 aims to move beyond that with a 50mm cannon, anti-tank missiles, remote turret, hybrid-electric power, active protection, modular armour, and a digital architecture buil

Source: XM30 Lynx: America’s Next Bradley Replacement Is Finally Taking Shape