# Rheinmetall Presents XM30 to U.S. Army

At AUSA, Rheinmetall presented its XM30 prototype as a candidate for the U.S. Army’s next fighting vehicle. The prototype features a 50mm cannon and modular design, and the signal references planned soldier testing. No solicitation, award, contract value, or procurement timeline is identified, so this is a program-development signal rather than a current contract opportunity.

- Vehicle subsystem and integration contractors can assess how their capabilities align with the XM30’s modular design and potential Army requirements.
- Companies should use Army program updates to identify whether and when prototype testing leads to defined requirements or acquisition opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (U.S. Army)

### Vendors
- Rheinmetall (XM30 prototype presenter)

### Sources
- [Rheinmetall - AUSA](https://www.defensenews.com/video/2026/10/12/rheinmetalls-xm30-takes-shape-as-the-armys-next-fighting-vehicle) - Defense News