American Rheinmetall delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army this week, marking a key step in the service’s effort to replace the aging M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The prototype, designed for modern battlefields shaped by drones and electronic warfare, features a hybrid-electric powertrain and an open architecture for rapid technology upgrades.
Seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery later this year under a $764 million Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract. The evaluation process will include technical testing and soldier training in a parallel timeline, with soldiers running combat simulations once safety checks are complete.
The XM30 is based on Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 and aims to replace the Bradley, which has been in service since the 1980s. The Army selected American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems for the XM30 design phase in 2023.
