AMPV 30 heading to TiC 2.0 with hopes to ‘get the Army thinking’: Kongsberg exec
The Army said the AMPV 30 is not a replacement option for the XM30 program, but an executive said the vehicle "fits a different envelope."
Army unveils sweeping XM30 push, $4B bet on NGC2 in newly released budget materials
“The Army is in the midst of its most significant modernization in over 40 years,” Maj. Gen. Rebecca McElwain, director of the Army budget, told reporters during the Pentagon’s budget rollout Tuesday. “This involves developing and fielding new capabilities while adapting formations, training and concepts to the character of modern warfare.”
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Army may reexamine ground vehicle programs amid ‘constantly evolving’ environment: Official
When it comes to other programs that could see a reworking, the official pointed to a recent commercial solutions opening for the Common Tactical Truck program.
Is the Army about to shake up its Bradley replacement, XM30? Sources see major signs.
Sources told Breaking Defense a new RFI may be a backdoor effort to speed up, or potentially revamp entirely, the Bradley replacement competition.
After slight delay, Army approves XM30 Milestone B
The decision comes after critical design reviews of both the American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems plans.
Milestone B delay for Bradley replacement competition will not impact fielding, Army says
“The [new] Milestone B date will allow the two competing contractors to complete a more comprehensive critical design reviews prior to the milestone decision,” an Army spokesperson said. “The program continues to meet key events to deliver on schedule.”
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Rheinmetall closes Loc Performance acquisition, as it eyes US-market expansion
The new pairing is targeting an annual revenue “north of” $1 billion by 2027, says Matthew Warnick, the American Rheinmetall Vehicles managing director.
Digital engineering saving time, money on Army’s XM30 vehicle competition: Officials
Acquisition official Young Bang said it would otherwise take “forever” to comb through data from program competitors General Dynamics Land Systems and American Rheinmetall Vehicles.
Rheinmetall preparing to acquire Loc Performance by year’s end
The German-based company has sought to carve out a share of the US market, in part, by competing for the Army's ongoing Bradley replacement program and emerging artillery ones.
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Inside the US Army’s race to apply Ukraine lessons to future Abrams, Bradley replacement
The US Army is working to design two new ground vehicles - and is trying to adjust on the fly to the threats from loitering munitions, a top general tells Breaking Defense.
Army looking for early soldier feedback on Bradley replacement XM30
Soldier feedback "is going to be absolutely essential and will give Congress and the taxpayers more confidence that what we are developing to deliver the warfighters is what they actually need,” Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman said of the XM30.
No protests: Army clears hurdle to keep OMFV — now XM30 — development work rolling
“While we are disappointed with the result, we remain focused on producing quality vehicles and expanded capabilities for soldiers,” said a spokesperson for BAE Systems, among the competitors not chosen to move forward.
OMFV finalists: Rheinmetall, GDLS again square off for Bradley replacement competition
The service announced that the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program will now be called the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, and revealed new details about its basic design.