WASHINGTON — General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) presented a one-eighth-scale model of its Wolf XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition. The full-scale prototype is currently undergoing rigorous U.S. Army developmental trials, following its initial delivery to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, on August 21, 2026.
The Wolf platform is designed to replace the legacy M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle fleet under the U.S. Army’s XM30 competition. Engineered around a “born digital” architecture and the Department of Defense’s Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), the Wolf integrates open hardware and software interfaces to streamline persistent electronic, sensor, and lethality upgrades across its operational lifecycle. Seven additional prototypes are scheduled for delivery to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, at Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood), Texas, for soldier touchpoint evaluations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS WOLF XM30 
* Prime Contractor & Team Partners:
* Prime Systems Integrator: General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)
* Industry Partners: GM Defense (hybrid-electric propulsion & chassis integration), AeroVironment (uncrewed aerial system launch integration), and General Dynamics Mission Systems (C4ISR suite)
* Platform Pedigree: Derived from the GDLS Griffin III demonstrator and ASCOD 2 tracked armored chassis baseline
* Armament & Firepower Profile:
* Uncrewed Turret Architecture: Remote uncrewed turret system minimizing hull penetration
* Primary Armament: Northrop Grumman XM913 50 mm automatic chain gun
* Missile & Loitering Ordnance: Integrated missile launchers and tube-launched AeroVironment Switchblade loitering munitions
* Powertrain & Drive Architecture:
* Propulsion System: Hybrid-Electric Drive (HED) system enabling silent watch and silent tactical maneuvering
* Powerplant Engine: Rolls-Royce MTU 8V 199 series diesel engine paired with electric traction motors
* Operational Capabilities & Capacity:
* Crew & Troop Capacity: 2 onboard crew members with accommodation for 6 fully equipped dismounted infantry soldiers
* Open Architecture Framework: Full MOSA compliance for modular C4ISR, active protection system (APS), and target acquisition suite retrofits
* Program Acquisition Schedule:
* Prototyping Phase: $1.6B USD total contract value split between GDLS and American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Lynx XM30)
* Final Contractor Selection: Downselect decision expected in 2027
* Initial Low-Rate Production: 108 units planned by FY2031 prior to full-rate serial production
