Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV)
The XM30 is a minimally manned, and open architected combat vehicle that maneuvers Soldiers to a point of positional advantage to engage in close combat and deliver decisive lethality during the execution of combined arms maneuver, while employing semi-autonomous systems. It is designed to operate with, and may operate without, a crew and Soldiers under armor, based on the commander's decision. The XM30 will not fight alone, but rather as part of a section, platoon, and company of mechanized infantry. These companies will execute cross-domain maneuver and defeat pacing threats in close proximity while maneuvering Soldiers to tactical objectives. Once the unit has transitioned to the combined mounted/dismounted fight, the XM30s support the dismounted element with advanced sensors, lethality, protection, and integrated mission command. This synergy is crucial to the Armored Brigade Combat Team's (ABCT) ability to defeat a competitor. The XM30 provides a multitude of capabilities; principal among them are enhanced occupant survivability, overmatch lethality, and a modern system architecture with planned room for growth. The XM30 will provide the American soldier improved underbody protection due to additional roof height and other enhancements. The XM30 has enhanced optics that regain penetration capabilities and standoff against near peer threats ensuring overmatch lethality. This combat vehicle is designed for persistent modernization. It's built on a foundational open architecture using modern digital engineering tools that enable rapid upgrades to the vehicle at an accelerated pace and precludes vendor lock. The XM30 Combat Vehicle will be the primary vehicle within the ABCT for the transportation, and combat employment of infantry soldiers. It will predominantly be organized into platoons and companies within the ABCT. The total cost of the XM30 Middle Tier of Acquisition - Rapid Prototyping (MTA-RP) effort is $1,536 million, Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Army (RDT&E) from FY 2021 - FY 2025. This effort is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).
Provides Government System Engineering & Program Management Support for Phase 4, Prototype Build and Test, Transformation in Contact (TiC) support for two vendors and the XM30 Software Pathway initiative. The associated costs represent Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funding allocated to Matrix support within the…
Read the FY2027 plan →This initiative delivers a comprehensive digital engineering ecosystem, encompassing a cloud-based Digital Engineering (DE) environment and a government-owned software development platform that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and a Development/Security/Operations (DevSecOps) pipeline. It employs a Digital…
Read the FY2027 plan →The costs encompass the continuation of ongoing efforts under Project Proteus to demonstrate advanced technologies in a relevant operational environment. Additionally, this funding represents the final increment for the Phase 4 efforts associated with the XM30 design maturation, development activities and prototype build. These efforts…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY2027 planned work This effort provides funding to support ongoing Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) activities, supports Project Proteus, as well as subsystem testing of awarded contractor designs and their components, in preparation for Preproduction Prove-Out Testing. This includes the analysis and demonstration of Virtual Experimentation (VE) to evaluate and refine system designs in a virtual environment. Additionally, this effort supports the development and maturation of advanced technologies aimed at enhancing fielding operations and reducing sustainment burdens. These technologies include the evaluation of additive manufacturing methodologies, the development of advanced logistics products…
FY2026 to FY2027 change The decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due to the less MS&A efforts required for the next phase of the program.
FY2026 plans — current year This effort provides funding to support ongoing Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) activities, supports Project Proteus, as well as subsystem testing of awarded contractor designs and their components, in preparation for Preproduction Prove-Out Testing. This includes the analysis and demonstration of Virtual Experimentation (VE) to evaluate and refine system designs in a virtual environment. Additionally, this effort supports the development and maturation of advanced technologies aimed at enhancing fielding operations and reducing sustainment burdens. These technologies include the evaluation of additive manufacturing methodologies, the development of advanced logistics products…
FY2025 accomplishments This effort funds the continued Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) and Subsystem Testing of awarded Contractor Designs and their respective components in support of CDR. This includes the analysis of Virtual Experimentation (VE), Crew Buck which is a simulator used during Soldier Touchpoints to get feedback on design configurations, Commanders Aperture Visual Enhancement (CAVE) which is a 360-degree camera/sensor system that enhances the Commanders situational awareness, and the Augmented Reality Integrated Environment for Situational Awareness (ARIES) that overlays augmented reality onto the crews display and is intended to aid in providing threat detection, terrain analysis and route…
FY2026 to FY2027 change The decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due the conclusion of Project Nexus.
FY2026 plans — current year This effort funds Project Nexus which will develop a standardized evaluation process and criteria, using a representative test bench, to address this gap and ensure fair, defensible evaluations. This continued development of hardware, software, and model-based environment to assess, test, and prove GCIA compliance of the existing and future XM30 capabilities as part of the source selection process to award a single LRIP contract. This funding will also further mature the overall XM30 digital model, and the software pathway aligned digital model to ensure ease of implementation during future capability integrations of the XM30.
FY2025 accomplishments This effort funds the next Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) Capabilities Release effort called Banshee, voice commands for enhanced operations of the two-man crew.
FY2025 accomplishments This effort funds the risk reduction efforts to enhance, test, and develop tools for XM30 (i.e., supply chain, program data, new technologies). This effort also funds personnel and contractors to support integration, evaluation, and support for the 3rd Gen FLIR systems. This includes technical support and information exchange with vendors who are awarded a prototype contract. Mature combat automation technologies to enhance two man crew operational capabilities. This effort funds historical archive & digital printing efforts documenting the XM30 as part of the Army's Digital Transformation. This line funds the procurement of the XM913 fuse setter to support firing XM1204 rounds during PPT…
This effort funds activities associated with the XM30 Government Pre-Production Prove-Out Testing (PPT), including operational test events in support of Transformation in Contact (TiC) and other test and evaluation events aligned with program milestones and decision points. Specific costs survivability testing for two vendors…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY2027 planned work This effort funds the development of the XM30 specific Training Aids, Devices, Simulators & Simulation (TADSS) system to support soldier training and operation during soldier assessments, soldier touchpoints and the XM30 TiC unit's National Training Center (NTC) rotation.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due to the completion of the initial development, design and integration.
FY2026 plans — current year This effort supports the critical development, design, and integration of XM30 Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) alongside the Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS). These systems are essential for enabling realistic training scenarios and gathering valuable soldier feedback during Transformation in Combat (TiC) exercises. Specifically, XM30 requires Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) transmitters and receivers to provide accurate combat performance feedback during force-on-force engagements at Fort Hood, TX, and the National Training Center (NTC). This funding will cover the procurement of hardware kits necessary to mount and…
FY2025 accomplishments This effort funds the initial development, design, and integration of XM30 TADSS for two vendors supporting PPT.
FY2027 planned work This effort provides funding for the continued development and testing of the XM913 50mm cannon. Development activities include the maturation/maintenance of the configuration baseline, while testing efforts focus on weapon reliability, durability, safety, and environmental performance under conditions such as extreme temperatures and humidity. The funding also supports environmental hardstand testing, High Explosive Airburst with Tracer (HEAB-T) twist ammunition testing, and XM913 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support. Additionally, this effort includes upgrades, enhancements, and testing to advance Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) capabilities for the XM30. Furthermore…
FY2026 to FY2027 change The decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due to reduced development requirements as the XM913 transitions into cannon build.
FY2026 plans — current year This effort funds the continued development and testing of the XM913 50mm cannon. Development includes maturation/maintenance of the configuration baseline, and testing includes the continuation of weapon reliability, durability, safety, and environmental impacts such as extreme temperature and humidity. This funding will also include the purchase of ammunition for the continued maturation in conducting risk reduction testing to support a successful subsystem fielding. These costs also include environmental hardstand testing, High Explosive Airburst with Tracer (HEAB-T) twist ammo testing and XM913 OEM support. Additionally, this funding includes upgrades, enhancements, and testing of the…
FY2025 accomplishments This effort funds the testing of the XM913 cannon, which will support a safety release for vendors to include in their full system prototype. Testing will include weapon reliability, durability, safety, and environmental impacts such as extreme temperature and humidity. This funding will also include the purchase of ammunition for government use to conduct risk reduction testing to support a successful subsystem fielding.
FY2027 planned work This effort provides funding for the continued execution of the embedded Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and the ongoing development, integration, and soldier feedback on the Project Proteus asset. This includes support for the development and implementation of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Aided Target Recognition software, which represents the initial Software Pathway Minimum Viable Capability Release (MVCR). Additionally, this effort supports the development of future software pathway initiatives outlined in the Capability Needs Statement (CNS). These initiatives include capabilities such as Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), Counter-Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (C-ATGM)…
FY2026 to FY2027 change The decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 is due to a change in the developing capabilities and software.
FY2026 plans — current year This effort funds the continued execution of the embedded Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and continuous development, integration and soldier feedback on the Proteus Proteus asset. This will support the continued development and implementation of the Unmanned Aeriel Vehicle Aided Target Recognition software, the initial Software Pathway Minimum Viable Capability Release (MVCR). Additionally, this will support the development of future software pathway efforts as described in the Capability of Needs Statement (CNS), including Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Counter-Anti Tank Guided Missiles, Active & Passive Electronic Warfare Integration and enhancing Active Protection Systems (APS)…
FY2025 accomplishments This effort funds the execution of the embedded Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP). This will support the completion of development, integration, and prove out of the Minimum Viable Capabilities Release (Aided Target Recognition for unmanned aircraft system's (UAS) at distance), and planning, development, and integration/prove out of the next increment capabilities release (crew voice commands to enhance the fight-ability of the platform utilizing a two-man crew). Additionally, this funding is used to develop and build a hardware/software (HW/SW) in the loop asset (named Proteus) to enable prove out enhanced HW/SW capabilities and integration utilizing a MOSA based approach.