By Matt Warnick, CEO, American Rheinmetall
The future of U.S. national security depends on a defense industrial base that is robust, adaptable, and strategically aligned with the demands of modern warfare. At American Rheinmetall, we recognize this imperative, which is why our commitment to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base has been transformative. This isn’t just about building vehicles, it’s about creating an ecosystem of innovation right here in America—investing in domestic production, supporting American jobs, and ensuring that the U.S. remains at the forefront of defense technology.
Strengthening the defense industrial base also means revitalizing American communities. That’s why we’re committed to domestic manufacturing and heavily investing in our U.S. facilities—not just to meet current needs, but to build a strong, flexible industrial base that can quickly respond to future challenges. This effort extends across our entire supply chain, supporting thousands of American jobs in the design, development, and production of advanced vehicles and systems for U.S. Warfighters, including our entry into the U.S. Army’s XM30 infantry combat vehicle program
Of course, we can’t do this alone, nor do we want to. Team Lynx is the driving force behind our XM30 proposal as one of two competitors to replace the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and redefine battlefield dominance. At Team Lynx, each of our U.S. partners plays a crucial role in delivering the technology behind the XM30, bringing unique expertise that, when combined, creates something truly extraordinary.
Textron Systems brings world-class expertise in advanced manufacturing, ensuring efficient, high-quality production. Raytheon contributes its unparalleled knowledge of weapons systems, enhancing the vehicle’s combat effectiveness. L3Harris is providing cutting-edge mission systems, providing the advanced sensors and communications technology that make the XM30 a true force multiplier. Allison Transmission delivers the power and mobility needed to dominate in any terrain. And Anduril Industries is revolutionizing AI and autonomy, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern warfare.
Together, we’re building a combat system that’s greater than the sum of its parts. It’s a testament to what can be achieved when great minds collaborate toward a common goal. The best part? This synergistic collaboration is happening right here in America, driving innovation and creating jobs across the country.
Beyond Technology: A “Sleeves-Up” Partnership
Our capabilities are a big part of what makes American Rheinmetall a premier partner for the U.S. Army, but that’s not the only reason. Our entire approach to business, rooted in collaboration, innovation, and superior manufacturing, makes us a “Swiss Army knife” for the defense industry: versatile, reliable, and always ready with the right tool for the job.
As a team committed to developing and supporting systems that enhance both the lethality and survivability of America’s Warfighters, we don’t simply show up with a finished product and say, “here it is.” We believe in a “sleeves-up partnership,” working side-by-side with our military customers to ensure our solutions meet their real-world needs. Through Soldier touchpoints, U.S. Army personnel share hands-on experience with our designs, providing real-time operational feedback. Combined with the insights of the many veterans on our team, this ensures that every system we develop is “informed by the Soldier, built for the Soldier.”
Pioneering the Future of Combat Vehicles
Bringing next-generation systems to the battlefield requires the ability to act and deploy quickly and efficiently. We’ve achieved this by partnering with our military customers and industrial partners to accelerate procurement and fielding processes, ensuring modernized combat vehicles, systems and components keep pace with evolving threats. Our manufacturing process integrates advanced robotics, AI-driven quality control, and digital twin technology to streamline production, minimize risks, and accelerate upgrades through virtual simulations before physical builds.
AI also shapes Team Lynx’s XM30’s advanced capabilities, enhancing everything from target acquisition and automated systems to predictive maintenance, making it a truly intelligent battlefield asset that reduces cognitive load and allows Soldiers to focus on mission-critical decisions. Its networked systems transform the fighting vehicle into a mobile command and control center, enabling real-time data sharing, collaborative targeting, and seamless communication with other systems.
These advancements align with the Army’s vision for next-generation combat, demonstrating that we’re not just meeting today’s requirements but anticipating future needs and designing with the flexibility to adapt as technology evolves.
A Commitment to the Warfighter
What truly sets us apart, however, is our unwavering commitment to the Warfighter. Every decision we make, every innovation we pursue, is guided by a single question:
“How does this make our men and women in uniform more lethal, effective and survivable on today’s battlefields?”
That’s not just a business strategy—it’s our passion.