“Competition remain a vital aspect of the XM30,” Bush said “The program opened the door for industry partners that are not traditional U.S. Part of advancing and modernizing the Army is seeking out the best designs through competitive contracts. The Next Generation Combat Vehicle program aims at updating several vehicles and weapons platforms used in the Army today. The OMFV program is part of the Army’s modernization strategy. “The modular open system architecture that the XM30 will allow new building technology to be added to the vehicle as that technology matures, ensuring an overwhelming advantage in any potential adversary competition.” Bush, assistant secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology. “The XM30 will replace the Bradley fighting vehicle, bringing new transformational capabilities to the fight these will include improvements to lethality, Soldier-vehicle survivability, and upgrade ability beyond the physical and economic limits of the Bradley,” said Honorable Douglas R. The total award value for both contracts is approximately $1.6 billion. The two vendors will prepare prototypes of a vehicle to replace the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, which is a tracked vehicle designed for reconnaissance and provides protection, transportation and small-arms firepower for squad elements. WASHINGTON - The Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program, now redesignated as the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, announced June 26 that a contract for prototypes will be awarded to two vendors: General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.

The Brigade was in the middle of its 10-day preparation period to be mission ready. An M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle from 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, moves into position to conduct a firing systems check at the Presidenski Range, Trzebian, Poland, Sept.

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