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American Rheinmetall delivered its Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army in September, and soldiers are now conducting hands-on testing. The German-designed vehicle competes with General Dynamics' Wolf for the Bradley replacement contract. Rheinmetall is positioning the Lynx as a proven NATO platform already in service with Hungary.
California's Harbinger showcased its Praesidia uncrewed hybrid truck powering a 30-kilowatt AeroVironment counter-drone laser at the American Rheinmetall booth during AUSA. Harbinger CEO John Henry Harris said the vehicle is supplying power to the directed-energy system.
American Rheinmetall's Maine facility will manufacture 3,104 new MK93 Enhanced Softmount systems and upgrade 245 existing units under a $20.7 million order from the Defense Logistics Agency and contractor ADS, according to multiple European trade outlets. The MK93 is a weapon-stabilization mount used on U.S. Army vehicles. Deliveries begin in 2026.
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American Rheinmetall has secured a $7.28 million contract to deliver 12 Mission Master SP autonomous ground vehicles and five amphibious kits to the U.S. Marine Corps, with the Defense Logistics Agency managing procurement and ADS Inc. as prime contractor. The vehicles will be used in expeditionary operations by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.
Why it matters: The Corps is buying European autonomous platforms in small batches for experimentation—sensible, but 12 vehicles won't tell you much about logistics or maintenance at scale.
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American Rheinmetall secured a $710,000 subcontract from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to produce machined components for the MCT-30 medium-caliber turret fitted to the US Marine Corps' ACV-30 amphibious combat vehicle. Work will be performed at American Rheinmetall's Michigan facilities with deliveries throughout 2026.
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American Rheinmetall delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 prototypes to the U.S. Army on September 1, entering government-led testing under the $764 million Phase 3/4 Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract. The hybrid-electric infantry fighting vehicle is competing against General Dynamics Land Systems to replace the M2 Bradley. Deliveries of the remaining seven prototypes are scheduled through early 2027.
Why it matters: A Rheinmetall win would mark the first European-designed heavy tracked vehicle built for the U.S. Army in decades and anchor American Rheinmetall's foothold in the Michigan industrial base — the contract value understates the strategic prize.
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The US Army awarded prototype Other Transaction Agreements to Maren-Go, Overland AI, Forterra, Hendrick’s Motorsports, American Rheinmetall and HDT for a last-tactical-mile programme, Breaking Defense reports.
Why it matters: American Rheinmetall on the list is Europe’s IFV house buying a seat at US ground autonomy — the same company racing GDLS on XM30.
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American Rheinmetall is completing the first Lynx XM30 prototype for the US Army’s XM30 mechanized infantry combat vehicle competition against General Dynamics Land Systems. Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division are due to begin familiarisation in autumn; both firms hold 2023 development contracts for a Bradley successor aimed at FY2029 fielding, with a downselect expected in FY2027.
Why it matters: A German IFV lineage inside the US Brad replacement race is Europe’s clearest shot at owning a next-gen US tracked hull.
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