XM30 Procurement Launch: U.S. Army Accelerates Bradley Replacement with Next-Gen Firepower and Protection
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward modernizing its armored forces with the recent launch of procurement for the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (MICV), formerly known… 
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward modernizing its armored forces with the recent launch of procurement for the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (MICV), formerly known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). In the FY2027 budget request, the Army allocated $547 million for an initial batch of 19 vehicles, signaling confidence in the program’s progress after years of restarts and refinements. This marks the latest – and potentially most promising – effort to replace the aging M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, which has served as the backbone of U.S. mechanized infantry for over four decades.
Roots of the XM30 Project: Decades…
