Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Design Contract Awarded

L3Harris and Team Lynx partners have won a contract to design and prototype the U.S. Army’s new Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle By Abi Wylie / 03 Aug 2023

Discover Leading Defense Technology Solutions

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Follow DA

L3Harris Technologies and its Team Lynx partners, led by American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV), have won a contract to design and prototype the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle.

L3Harris is providing digitally engineered mission systems that adhere to a modular and open-systems approach to lower lifecycle costs. 

The systems enable battlefield awareness for faster identification and targeting capabilities, as well as secure, high-capacity communication systems and data links to improve command and control for collaborative targeting. 

The vehicle, now the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, will replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and is said to be the Army’s first ground combat vehicle designed using modern, digital engineering tools and techniques. 

The XM30 is part of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle initiative, one of the Army’s top six development and modernization priorities.

The Lynx team also includes Textron Systems, Raytheon, Allison Transmission and Anduril Industries, and will produce a design, then build and test prototypes to increase mobility, lethality and safety for future warfighters. The Army awarded contracts with a value in excess of $700 million to two groups with a final contract expected in 2027.

“We welcome the opportunity to continue working with our partners to produce the most advanced and most secure vehicles for our warfighters,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “We are developing innovative technologies that will pave the way for future battlefield dominance. This includes a vehicle with superior protection, unsurpassed firepower and unbeatable mobility that features L3Harris third-generation sights to identify threats better and earlier.”

Manufacturers and suppliers of military armored vehicles >>

Posted by Abi Wylie Edited by Abigail Wylie, Editor and Copywriter experienced in digital media with a keen interest in ocean science technology. Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

Commercial vs. 3D Printed Propellers

Tyto Robotics delves into whether UAV rotors produced through additive manufacturing can match the aerodynamic and acoustic performance of commercially available plastic propellers

Feb 14, 2025
Specialized Drones Trialled for Medical Supply Delivery in Military Training

Oregon National Guard combat medics are training with drones to deliver medical supplies, enhancing battlefield readiness for large-scale operations with innovative solutions

Feb 14, 2025
EFI Drone Propulsion Solutions for Military Applications

Defense Advancement showcases INF Inject's advanced EFI (electronic fuel injection) drone propulsion solutions for military and defense applications

Feb 14, 2025
New SOSA-Aligned FPGA PIC Module for Tactical Sensor Processing Applications

Curtiss-Wright is unveiling the VPX3-536 Adaptable Processor, a new SOSA-aligned 3U VPX FPGA plug-in-card (PIC) module designed for demanding tactical sensor processing applications such as radar and electronic warfare

Feb 14, 2025
U.S. Marine Corps Evaluates New Reconnaissance Vehicle Prototype

General Dynamics Land Systems has tested its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) C4/UAS variant with the U.S. Marine Corps, focusing on mobility, AI integration, and battlefield connectivity

Feb 13, 2025
Rugged Computing Solutions for Defense Applications

Defense Advancement showcases Systel's rugged mission-critical computing solutions for defense and government applications

Feb 13, 2025

Featured Content

Rugged Computing Solutions for Defense Applications

Defense Advancement showcases Systel's rugged mission-critical computing solutions for defense and government applications

Feb 13, 2025
IDEX 2025: Allen-Vanguard to Introduce New RF CEMA Technology

Allen-Vanguard is unveiling its latest core at IDEX 2025, delivering a new level of capability for multi-function CEMA platforms with improved electronic warfare performance

Feb 13, 2025
Teledyne FLIR Unveils Software Solution to Enhance UAS Automation & AI Capabilities

Teledyne FLIR introduces Prism Supervisor, enhancing UAS capabilities by integrating autopilot systems with AI-driven analytics, enabling real-time mission adaptation, automation, and synchronized multi-UAV operations for improved efficiency and success

Feb 10, 2025