In the effort to replace the U.S. Army’s Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have achieved a crucial milestone. Both have completed preliminary design reviews for their candidates, marking progress in the XM30 program. The Army plans to replace roughly 3,800 Bradleys, in use since the 1980s, via the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) initiative. The hybrid vehicles will offer improved lethality and advanced sensors, while reducing crew numbers and enhancing protection and flexibility. Development contracts are worth $1.6 billion, with the total program projected at $45 billion.
