American Rheinmetall selects Integris as armour partner for U.S. Army’s $45 billion XM30 programme

The XM30 is set to replace the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and will form the backbone of the U.S. Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams for decades. “This transformational program will deliver unmatched capabilities to modernize the Army’s maneuver force, strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and create high-tech American jobs,” said Andrew Bonham, CEO of Integris Composites.

American Rheinmetall is one of two U.S. defence prime contractors selected to design, develop, and support the XM30 vehicle. Bonham added, “We are pleased to be a part of this.”

At AUSA, Integris is presenting its advanced composite armour solutions alongside its proprietary Accelerated Innovation approach. “During AUSA, we’re displaying our advanced composite armor solutions and presenting our proprietary Accelerated Innovation,” said David Cordova, chief commercial officer.

Accelerated Innovation uses an extensive database of ballistic and blast solutions, advanced modelling and rapid prototyping to deliver targeted protection faster than traditional methods. Cordova explained that this approach builds on more than 30 years of expertise and thousands of tested material combinations to deliver optimised armour systems.

Bonham said the XM30’s modular open-systems architecture is well suited to Integris’ design capabilities. “Our partnership with American Rheinmetall on the XM30 program demonstrates our commitment to supporting the Army’s most critical modernization priorities,” he stated.

Cordova noted that the XM30 award continues a run of major global contracts for Integris. “The XM30 announcement is the latest in a series of premier contracts,” he said.

Integris holds Tier One supplier status with major OEMs and defence contractors across platforms including the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer, U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, Boeing’s MH-139 Grey Wolf, and the C-130J transport aircraft. It also supplies armour for the CV90 combat vehicle used by several NATO nations.

The XM30 programme highlights the U.S. Army’s push to bolster the domestic defence industrial base through innovation and manufacturing. “Integris operates major U.S. facilities including its technical design and engineering center in Hebron, Ohio; a vehicle design center in Goleta, Calif., and global headquarters in Tysons Corner, Va.,” Cordova said.

He added, “This transformational XM30 program will deliver unmatched capabilities to modernize the Army’s maneuver force, strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and create high-tech American jobs. Our partnership with American Rheinmetall positions us at the forefront of next-generation combat vehicle development.”