Rheinmetall’s Lynx XM30 prototype (a Bradley replacement contender) has been delivered to the US Army and is now being handled by soldiers for iterative testing. The design highlights a hybrid-electric powertrain, an uncrewed 50mm turret, and modular open-architecture intended to enable faster software-driven upgrades for drone/EW-heavy battlefields.
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armorside: natofirst seen 2026-09-01
Rheinmetall Lynx XM30 prototype delivered for US Army soldier trials
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- Defense News · https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/13/the-lynx-xm30-is-making-its-case-to-be-the-us-armys-bradley-replacement/The Lynx XM30 is making its case to be the US Army’s Bradley replacement