The compact, low-profile sight supports both gunner and commander stations in a single-part configuration to streamline sustainment and readiness. Early trials with the MX-GCS MK2 allowed Rheinmetall to assess integration and performance, informing design decisions for the platform architecture.
“With one sight system for multiple crew stations, we reduce complexity while delivering superior battlefield awareness,” said Matt Heath, Principal, Business Development at L3Harris and a former U.S. Marine Corps tank operator. “When it comes to stabilization, operators can maintain target lock and image clarity even under harsh vibration and shock.”
L3Harris processors also power mission systems and autonomous functions, enabling AI-driven sensor fusion to reduce cognitive load and improve responsiveness. Secure communications deliver real-time data sharing for collaborative targeting and coordination, giving crews a digital advantage in changing operational environments.
“Our systems are built to meet current needs and to continue evolving as battlefield demands shift,” said Anthony Sarto, Engineering Fellow for Targeting and Sensor Systems at L3Harris Technologies. “Adaptability is central to what we deliver.”
All systems are developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach aligned with the U.S. Army’s Ground Combat Systems Common Infrastructure Architecture. This modularity enables upgrades, third-party integration and rapid adaptation to new mission requirements.
“Open architecture gives us the structure to integrate new capabilities as they emerge,” said Sarto. “That means faster fielding of next-gen tech and a combat system that remains responsive to battlefield changes.”
From early collaboration, L3Harris has conducted trade studies and systems validation with Rheinmetall, ensuring smooth integration by evaluating space, weight, power and cost considerations. The company supports long-term sustainment through 14 global maintenance centres offering diagnostics, training and rapid support.
“We think about sustainment from day one,” Heath said. “We deliver products built for the mission, with the support infrastructure to ensure they perform wherever they’re deployed.”
Veterans form a significant part of the L3Harris workforce, bringing direct battlefield experience to system design and sustainment planning. “We build with purpose,” Heath added. “Every decision reflects our focus on the mission, because we know what’s at stake. It’s the people behind the systems who ensure reliability, because they’ve experienced the realities of battlefield demands and they’re committed to delivering what today’s Warfighters need.”
“As threats change, so does the battlefield,” Heath said. “We’re making sure the next generation of combat vehicles gives our Warfighters every advantage, because their edge is our mission.”
