The delivery was disclosed by retired Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, a former systems integration director at Army Futures Command who now works for General Dynamics Land Systems. Norman did not say whether the company had delivered all seven planned prototypes or only part of the initial group.
The Army could receive as many as 11 General Dynamics prototypes if it exercises an available option. Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division will test the vehicles alongside personnel and officials from other Army organizations.
The trials will examine the manufacturer’s claims on vehicle performance and functionality while assessing prototype reliability. Findings from the evaluation could lead the Army to request design changes before the XM30 enters production.
The 1st Cavalry Division is also expected to conduct trials of the M1E3 main battle tank. A photograph published with Norman’s statement appeared to show at least one XM30 prototype fitted with composite tracks and extensive add-on armor.
The Army selected two industry teams to develop competing vehicles under the Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle program. American Rheinmetall Defense leads a group that includes Textron Systems, RTX, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission and Anduril Technologies.
General Dynamics Land Systems heads the rival team alongside GM Defense, Applied Intuition, AeroVironment and General Dynamics Mission Systems. Both groups are required to develop hybrid-powered infantry fighting vehicles built around a remotely operated turret.
The XM30 is expected to carry an XM913 50 mm cannon paired with a 7.62 mm machine gun, as well as an anti-tank guided missile launcher. Its fire-control system is intended to combine third-generation thermal imaging with artificial intelligence support.
Army requirements also call for modern armor and active protection systems to protect the crew and dismounted infantry. Testing at Fort Hood will help determine whether the competing designs meet those requirements before the program advances toward production.
