U.S. Army seeks $547 million for 19 XM30 prototypes, keeps Bradley replacement race open ahead of troop trials

The US Army's fiscal 2027 request includes $547 million for 19 XM30 prototypes as the service advances its competition to replace the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. American Rheinmetall Vehicles and General Dynamics Land Systems have delivered initial competing prototypes for soldier evaluation and operational testing. The funding would support additional vehicles, integration work, and evidence needed before a production decision, without identifying a winner. XM30 is expected to combine improved protection, sensors, lethality, and growth capacity while reducing crew burden through extensive automation across future mission variants.