The U.S. Army’s next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), set to replace the well-known Bradley, has seen American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) hit a key milestone. Both firms have wrapped up preliminary design reviews for their entries, advancing the XM30 program. The Army intends to replace about 3,800 Bradleys, which have served since the 1980s, through the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program. The new hybrid vehicles will bring greater lethality and advanced sensors, with reduced crew size and improved protection and versatility. Development contracts are valued at $1.6 billion, with the overall program expected at $45 billion.
