XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle

The XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle is the U.S. Army's solution to replace the M2 Bradley in service since 1981.

Previously known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), on June 26, 2023, the OMFV was renamed the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle. Two past efforts to replace the M-2 Bradley—the Future Combat System (FCS) Program and the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program—were canceled for programmatic and cost-associated reasons.

The XM30 is a versatile vehicle that can transport soldiers to strategic positions for close combat. It can be operated with or without a crew, depending on the commander's choice. This vehicle is designed to effectively engage in combat while also managing robotic and semi-autonomous systems. Its main purpose is to deliver powerful firepower during coordinated military operations.

In July 2021, the Army awarded contracts to five teams: Point Blank Enterprises, Oshkosh, BAE, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), and American Rheinmetall, to develop prototypes. All entries had to meet three general criteria:

• a tracked vehicle with a hybrid-electric drive
• an unmanned turret housing a 50-mm autocannon, or a 30-mm turret with the ability to upgrade to the larger caliber
• a reduced crew of two with space to carry six infantrymen.

In June 2023, the Army downselected American Rheinmetall and GDLS to go forward in the competition.

Northrop Grumman has stated that its XM913 50 -mm Bushmaster Chain Gun is already in production and is intended to serve as the main armament for the XM30, offering improved accuracy and extended range.

In development.

A U.S. congressional report outlined the XM30 acquisition approach, noting that the U.S. Army is using a five‑phase strategy. The process begins with market research and requirements development, followed by a concept design phase using modeling and simulation to inform early designs. This leads into a detailed design phase concluding with a Critical Design Review. Prototype systems are then built and tested, including a limited user test, before the final phase of low‑rate initial production, testing, and initial fielding under a single production contract.

In June 2018, the Army established the Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) program to replace the M2 Bradley. In October 2018, the program was re-designated as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV).

The Army plans to down-select one team by 2027 to proceed with low-rate initial production and have the first unit by 2029.

Pre-production

Phase 2 Contract Awards

• July 23, 2021 - The Army announced the award of five firm-fixed price contracts for XM-30 Phase 2 Concept Design Phase using full and open competitive procedures. The contracts were awarded to Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. (Miami Lakes, FL); Oshkosh Defense, LLC (Oshkosh, WI); BAE Systems Land and Armaments L.P. (Sterling Heights, MI); General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. (Sterling Heights, MI); and American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC (Sterling Heights, MI). The total award value for all five contracts was approximately $299.4 million. During this phase, competing firms were asked to develop digital designs.
• Nov. 1, 2022 - All five firms had submitted their XM-30 digital designs before the Nov. 1 deadline. All five proposals reportedly were hybrid electric vehicles.

Phase 3 and 4 Contract Awards

• June 26, 2023 - The Army awarded two contracts to General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. and American Rheinmetall Vehicles. The total value of these contracts is about $1.6 billion.

As of March 2024, the XM30 was a Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Prototyping (MTA-RP) program.

In January 2025, Army Recognition reported that the U.S. Army is revising the technical requirements for the XM30 based on operational lessons from the Russia–Ukraine war. The requirements focus on improving survivability against anti‑tank guided missiles and unmanned aerial systems.

In June 2025, the U.S. Army moved the XM30 program toward Milestone B after both industry teams completed critical design reviews.

Army Recognition reported in October 2025 that the U.S. Army is scheduled to receive its first XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle prototype from General Dynamics Land Systems in 2026. Reportedly, General Dynamics confirmed to Defense Daily that prototype deliveries are planned to begin in July 2026.

In February 2026, senior Army leadership chose not to finalize the Milestone B decision in order to retain flexibility, pause formal transition into engineering and manufacturing development, and reassess the program’s direction. That same month, the Army issued a new Request for Information seeking innovative ground combat vehicle solutions, signaling an effort to encourage competition, accelerate delivery timelines, and potentially consider alternative vehicle designs.