The XM30 Combat Vehicle program is a Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) rapid prototyping initiative managed by the Department of Defense. Operating under the Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping (MTRP) framework, this program focuses on the development of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), representing a significant advancement in combat vehicle technology. The program aims to create next-generation vehicles capable of both manned and unmanned operations, supporting the modernization of military ground combat capabilities.
The program's recent contract awards demonstrate parallel development approaches, with two major definitive contracts awarded in June 2023. General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. and American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC each received Firm Fixed Price contracts valued at $768.7 million and $808.3 million respectively, with initial obligations of $278.9 million and $364.5 million. Both contracts require the delivery of seven prototype vehicles by December 25, 2027, as part of Phases 3 and 4 of the OMFV development. Notable subcontractors for General Dynamics Land Systems include LOC Performance Products, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Horstman Inc. The Department of the Army's TACOM Life Cycle Management Command serves as the funding agency, and neither contract utilized set-aside designations.