Team Lynx is committed to winning the U.S. Army’s XM30 Combat Vehicle program, which is entering the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. The XM30 is the next generation Combat Vehicle which will replace the existing Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

As a member of Team Lynx, Allison Transmission is in good company when it comes to focus on supporting our National Defense initiatives in the pursuit of XM30 using the help of those that have answered the call to serve in the armed forces themselves, our Veterans. For nearly 100 years, Allison has supported the American Warfighter through the manufacture of transmissions used in Defense vehicles. However, what isn’t often mentioned are those that are involved with the design, development, and manufacturing of those systems. The combination of all Team Lynx members including American Rheinmetall, Textron Systems, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries employ thousands of Veterans across many critical functions. In today’s private sector, organizational and leadership skills are in high demand. Team Lynx employs and continues to aggressively recruit Veterans as they bring exceptional knowledge, skills, and abilities in these areas. In addition, the firsthand operational experience with Defense vehicles at the end user level in the environment for which they’re designed makes their contributions to Team Lynx invaluable.

“Leadership is the area of my military experience that I apply most to my job in Ground Systems at L3Harris,” said U.S. Army Veteran Michael Froebel, L3Harris. “Leading teams in high-pressure environments has honed my ability to make critical decisions, manage diverse teams and ensure mission success. This directly translates to effectively managing projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and delivering on complex Defense systems.”

Previous armed forces experience gained by the workforce plays a massive role in the team’s success. Michael Clemens of Textron Systems mentioned how his experience in the U.S. Army makes it easier to understand the needs of the Warfighter based on shared experiences from the battlefield and an understanding of how to solve unique problem sets.

“Veterans bring a unique capability to Raytheon and our industry partners – relevant user-based experience,” said U.S. Army Veteran Pat M, Raytheon. “Everything we design, build, and deliver to our customers benefits from our Veteran-employees’ intimate knowledge of employment, training, and operational applications that can’t be taught in the conventional academic curriculum.”

With a focus on more than just recruiting Veterans, Team Lynx organizations offer programs geared toward retaining those individuals as well. Allison has launched an Employee Resource Group (ERG) with the mission to challenge, develop and grow the Allison Veteran workforce. “Several members of the Defense group coordinated an initiative called ‘It Means More’,” said Todd Finley, retired U.S. Marine, and active participant of the Allison Veteran ERG.  “The purpose of this initiative was to connect with the employees in our Defense production facilities and emphasize the importance of their activities and how their efforts ultimately support the Warfighter.” The resource group gives line-of-site to Veteran benefits as well as provides professional development opportunities, fundraising initiatives, volunteer, recruitment, and scholarships. Allison co-founded INvets, connecting discharging Veterans with manufacturing jobs and was the recipient of the Pro Patria Award for demonstrated support of the Indiana National Guard and Reserve in 2022.

Raytheon’s VAALOR mentoring program provides opportunities for learning by fostering mentor-mentee relationships to help guide employees in their professional growth. Raytheon also supports Veterans through involvement with “The Mission Continues” for volunteer opportunities and a partnership with Student Veterans of America to aid Veteran students in their pursuit of higher education in addition to scholarship opportunities. This is complemented by American Rheinmetall’s sponsorship of Skillbridge which is a Department of Defense initiative to provide tuition assistance and internship programs to retiring Veterans. Over 14% of American Rheinmetall are U.S. Veterans.

Team Lynx appreciates and supports all of those defending our Nation and is proud to have such an abundant number of Veteran’s engaged. When it comes to finding a team determined to break the mold and deliver next generation technology to those in the armed forces, look no further than joining one of the many organizations of Team Lynx.

Team Lynx, led by American Rheinmetall Vehicles, is comprised of six industry leading partners, Textron Systems, Raytheon, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries. Together these teammates are utilizing their broad range of expertise to develop the Lynx XM30, to support the U.S. Army’s XM30 Program. Each teammate is comprised of a diverse workforce bringing a depth of knowledge across a wide array of industries. From engineers to project managers, Team Lynx brings together the best of the best. Read on to get to know some of the motivated members on Team Lynx!

American Rheinmetall Vehicles

The lead for the team, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, brings together a diverse employee base, located in the heart of the Army’s vehicle manufacturing epicenter, Detroit, Michigan.

Finnie Lazaris

Finnie Lazaris, Business Manager for American Rheinmetall Vehicles, has been with the company for about six months and is responsible for managing the execution of program finance management processes and procedures. She brings great experience and expertise to the company and greater Team Lynx after having served as a Planning and Control Manager in the defense industry for 23 years. Finnie enjoys working with various departments within American Rheinmetall Vehicles and learning how each contributes different key components to the whole of the Team’s XM30 vehicle design. For Finnie, being part of Team Lynx fosters collaboration, camaraderie, and the opportunity to leverage diverse skills and perspectives to serve a common goal. The modern vehicle infrastructure of the Lynx XM30 is the portion of the design that Finnie finds most interesting and necessary. “I think safety is very critical to the program because it ensures the protection of our Soldiers, and allows them to return home safely”, she said. On the battlefield our Soldiers are our greatest asset, and it’s imperative that we prioritize their protection and well-being by delivering the best combat vehicle solution possible.

Bharat Odedra

Team Lynx has a way of drawing people in and creating an energy that drives dedication and commitment to working hard. Bharat Odedra, Vehicle Test Manager for American Rheinmetall Vehicles, is coming up on his two-year mark with the company after having worked in the industry for 16 years where he was most recently responsible for planning and managing the testing of the M10 Booker armored fighting vehicle. Bharat’s experience serves him well as he and his test team work to find ways they can support the development phase of the Lynx XM30 design to maximize its effectiveness and ultimately become the Army’s design of choice. The vehicle’s drive-by-wire and silent maneuver capabilities are the most exciting features of the design in Bharat’s opinion as they are new technologies for large armored vehicles, which require creative thinking to develop new ways of testing. The members of Team Lynx are a good mix of people from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, including a large number of Veterans. The new perspectives that this group brings to the Lynx XM30 design are refreshing to Bharat, and he feels that this provides the opportunity and environment to challenge the ‘tried-and-tested’ way of conducting vehicle testing. “I feel the XM30 platform will establish a new level of warfighting capability gap between us and our adversaries”, he commented. The Army’s XM30 combat vehicle is a critical and monumental step towards modernization, and Bharat is excited to be part of a team that is working to provide that capability.

Josh Moo

Josh Moo is the Lethality Manager at American Rheinmetall Vehicles who brings 20 years of combat vehicle development for lethality and survivability to Team Lynx and the Lynx XM30 design. In his role on Team Lynx, Josh is dedicated to focusing on ensuring that the Lynx XM30 is a true asset to American Soldiers – not a designed-by-committee hindrance. History is full of examples of where the American Soldier has succeeded through skill, bravery, and grit while fighting the limitations of their own equipment. With the Lynx XM30, American Soldiers can be confident that the vehicle will get them safely across the battlefield and support them at the objective. Most of Josh’s duties focus on leading trade studies and integrating systems onto the Lynx XM30 platform. The team has conducted extensive trade studies to seek the world’s best armor, active protection, and other survivability systems available.

“While we draw on the decades of experience of our coworkers and partners, I am psyched that Team Lynx has an exciting and dynamic startup culture feel that allows us to quickly adjust to changing battlefield requirements,”  _ Josh Moo, Lethality Manager at American Rheinmetall Vehicles

Textron Systems

The vehicle manufacturer for this program, Textron Systems, brings more than five decades of ground vehicle manufacturing experience having produced more than 10,000 vehicles. Remaining an industry leader in this competitive and evolving space requires innovative and eager employees, ready to support the Warfighter. Textron Systems is proud to have such top talent dedicated to the XM30 program and delivering the best vehicle possible.

Zach Bupp

Zach Bupp, Program Director- Crewed Ground Vehicles, has been an employee with Textron Systems for 17 years beginning as a college intern in 2007, accepting a full-time role with the company upon graduation. His passion for technology and the activities involved in the different phases and awards of this program keep him excited as he looks forward to what each new day brings. Zach commented, “The partnership and working relationship that we have established as teammates is fantastic. We have clear lines of communication and are able to challenge each other in a healthy mindset.” Zach’s leadership is vital as he continues to motivate and inspire the rest of the Textron Systems’ team

Mike Clemens

Another vital member of the Textron team is Mike Clemens, Director for Military Global Sales and Strategy and the business development lead on the program. An Army veteran, Mike previously worked as a civilian at the Army’s Futures Command focusing on the next generation of combat vehicles before joining Textron Systems 18 months ago. Sitting in Textron Systems’ Detroit office, Mike is able to connect with both members of the American Rheinmetall team as well as Army leadership. This role allows Mike to leverage his experience with service members, providing opportunities to interact with Soldiers and leaders alike. Mike plays a key role on the team as he continues to provide direct lines of communication and feedback between the teammates and the Warfighters

“Textron Systems offers an experienced and proven American manufacturing capability that will not only support Team Lynx but also has the potential to be part of a revitalization of the defense industrial base,” – Mike Clemens, Director for Military Global Sales and Strategy, Textron Systems.  

Raytheon

Raytheon, an RTX business and one of the largest and most capable aerospace and defense companies in the world, brings expertise to Team Lynx in digital design, modeling and simulation, and integration of complex systems onto platforms. For XM30, Raytheon brings forward the new Multi-Mission Launcher which can fire the company’s TOW™, Javelin, and the Coyote® Block 3 loitering munition as well as other effectors directed by the Army on the technology pathway.

A key member of the Raytheon team supporting Team Lynx is Jim T., the lead Requirements & Capabilities director focused on Tactical Effectors, Platforms and Systems Integration. Jim has been with Raytheon since 2021 following a senior military advisor role to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment and a distinguished career in the U.S. Army. Jim brings a Warfighter perspective and a mission-first mindset to his role, both critical in shaping the capabilities and functionality of our contribution to the Army’s next generation combat vehicle. He commented, “The Team Lynx XM30 offer brings together the very best technologies from the leading domestic and international vendors to provide the Army Warfighter with a truly world-class capability.”
Raytheon’s extensive experience, spanning a broad portfolio of command and control, sensor and effector solutions, is leveraged in the development, evaluation, and iteration of advanced concept systems.

L3Harris Technologies

Located in Melbourne, Florida, L3Harris Technologies is a leader in developing and integrating complex engineering solutions, designed to fit a variety of mission sets and platforms. The team combines leaders across all arrays of engineering to develop advanced and innovative solutions.

Jeff VanDorp

Jeff VanDorp, Chief Software Engineer for L3Harris Ground Systems, has nearly 30 years of experience developing and integrating open architecture systems similar to ground systems common infrastructure architecture. Throughout his career, Jeff has primarily worked with integrated modular avionics systems on both commercial and military aircraft. He has also contributed to the development and implementation of standards such as DO-297, ARINC653, and the FACE™ Technical Standard. Jeff’s expertise and leadership are vital to the success of L3Harris and Team Lynx.

“I am excited to apply the modular open systems approach (MOSA) principles, learned from decades of development in aviation, to the ground vehicle industry and enable rapid technology insertion for our Warfighters,” – Jeff VanDorp, Chief Software Engineer, L3Harris Technologies.

Leqi (Ken) Zhang

Leqi (Ken) Zhang, a Systems Engineer at L3Harris for eight years, has been an advocate and practitioner of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for 18 years. He appreciates the commitment from the Army and Team Lynx in applying MBSE methodology to facilitate the development of the XM30 system. “The groundwork the Army has laid for the XM30 program to enable effective application of MBSE and Digital Engineering is the most comprehensive I have seen,” said Zhang. “I am confident that Team Lynx can effectively operate within this new paradigm and develop cost-effective, modular open systems approach (MOSA)-aligned solutions for the Warfighters.”

Allison Transmission

Allison Transmission, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the transmission supplier for the team’s XM30 vehicle offering. With facilities across the globe, Allison Transmission combines the expertise of leaders from across all regions of the world.

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries, headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, provides next-generation software-defined, hardware enabled systems and brings its deep experience in software development, mission autonomy, systems integration, and command and control to Team Lynx. Anduril’s software provides the necessary automation within the XM30 to enable two-Soldier crew operations and enhances mission effectivity and efficiency. Anduril’s control software will have continuous and rapid development, integration, and delivery cycles, enabling persistent modernization for combat vehicles to rapidly adapt to constantly evolving operational and threat environments.

Hiring diverse talent with a passion for providing Soldiers with the most advanced and capable technology possible is crucial to success in the XM30 program. Each of the partners on Team Lynx looks forward to continued teamwork and is committed to developing the most advanced combat vehicle solution suited for the diverse range of Soldier mission sets.

In the dynamic landscape of modern warfare, technological advancements and strategic collaborations are indispensable elements of the Army’s Next-Generation Combat Vehicle modernization program. One such groundbreaking development is Team Lynx’s XM30, developed by a formidable team built on the foundation of innovation, experience, and strategic collaboration.

American Rheinmetall and Team Lynx are developing a next-generation combat vehicle – the Lynx XM30 – that achieves the Army’s requirements for a combat vehicle with unbeatable protection, unsurpassed firepower, and unrelenting mobility. Operating with other units or independently, the vehicle can sense, move, and strike in a connected, rapidly changing, complex, and lethal operational environment unlike any combat vehicle before, providing the Army a decisive edge on the battlefield.

American Rheinmetall was one of two companies down selected by the Army in 2023 to compete in phase 3 and 4 of the XM30 Combat Vehicle program, driving towards a production decision in 2027.

Technological Advancements

At the heart of the Lynx XM30 lies numerous technological advancements that redefine the capabilities of armored combat vehicles. The Lynx XM30 far exceeds current generation combat vehicles through its transformational design and capabilities. While traditional combat vehicles focus on the time-honored “iron triangle” of mobility, protection, and firepower, what makes the Lynx XM30 truly transformational is the addition of its hyper connected, all digital, networked command and control capabilities, enabling and simplifying multi-domain maneuver.

Moreover, Team Lynx’s XM30 incorporates a modular design, open architecture, and power generation that enables the rapid integration of new technologies as they become available. This provides the Lynx XM30 and our Soldiers overmatch now and in the future.

Enhanced Situational Awareness

In an era where information is a decisive factor in the outcome of military engagements, the Lynx XM30 sets new standards for situational awareness. Equipped with a sophisticated sensor suite, including advanced sights, 360o situational awareness cameras, radar systems, and infrared sensors, the vehicle provides a comprehensive and real-time picture of the battlefield.

The fusion of sensor data through advanced processing algorithms allows the Lynx XM30 to generate actionable intelligence for its crew, enabling them to make informed decisions in the heat of battle. The vehicle’s integrated augmented reality display further enhances crew situational awareness, offering a 360-degree view of the surroundings, even in challenging environments.

Strategic Industrial Partnerships

American designed and manufactured –a key strength of Team Lynx lies in its strategic partnerships among U.S. defense industrial base leaders, each contributing specialized expertise to ensure the success of this ambitious project.

Team Lynx is led by American Rheinmetall of Sterling Heights, MI, a renowned innovator of advanced tracked and wheeled combat vehicles. American Rheinmetall is the Team Lynx prime contractor, responsible for design authority, integration, and program management.

Textron Systems provides prototyping and manufacturing support to Team Lynx at their world class Slidell, LA facility. Textron Systems is an industry leader in unmanned land, surface and air products, services, and support for aerospace and defense customers. The company brings robotic and systems integration capabilities gained from current and previous programs of records across all domains. Textron’s Slidell, LA facility has produced more than 10,000 vehicles for more than 15 programs of record and offers 158,000sqft of total manufacturing space, and 30,000sqft of warehousing,

Raytheon, one of the largest and most capable aerospace and defense companies in the world, brings to Team Lynx expertise in digital design, modeling and simulation, and integration of complex systems onto platforms. For XM30, Raytheon brings forward the new Multi-Mission Launcher which can fire the company’s TOW™, Javelin, and the Coyote® Block 3 loitering munition as well as other effectors directed by the Army on the technology pathway. The company’s extensive experience, spanning a broad portfolio of command and control, sensor and effector solutions, is leveraged in the development, evaluation, and iteration of advanced system concepts.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile defense technology innovator, rapidly delivering forward-looking solutions that solve customers’ toughest challenges. L3Harris’ multi-domain expertise in open architecture, vehicle mission systems, cybersecurity, and communications brings tremendous capability to Team Lynx. Its history of using a modular open systems approach is fundamental to delivering a cutting-edge combat vehicle with the ability to rapidly adapt as modern and contemporary threats emerge and evolve.

Allison Transmission is the leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, the largest global manufacturer of medium-and-heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a leader in electrified propulsion systems. Allison will provide the eGen Force™ Transmission for the Lynx XM30 that will enable electric hybrid propulsion as well as electric-only silent maneuverability.

Anduril Industries provides next-generation software-defined, hardware enabled systems and brings its deep experience in software development, mission autonomy, systems integration, and command and control to Team Lynx. Anduril’s software provides the necessary automation within the XM30 to enable two-Soldier crew operations and enhances mission effectivity and efficiency. Anduril’s control software will have continuous and rapid development, integration, and delivery cycles, enabling persistent modernization for CVs to rapidly adapt to constantly evolving operational and threat environments.

Future Possibilities

Team Lynx’s XM30 is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. With its advanced features, strategic partnerships, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, the Lynx XM30 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of armored combat vehicles.

Looking ahead, the Lynx XM30 is positioned to become a linchpin in the Army’s combat vehicle fleet, providing our Soldiers unmatched survivability, lethality, and mobility – and battlefield overmatch for generations to come.

The U.S. Army has a long and impressive history of making and inspiring new inventions. It includes some foundational technology in use today – all modern computers come from systems built by the Army Research Laboratory. But it also covers more practical territory, like duct tape, insect spray and aviator sunglasses.

Whatever the technology, all had one goal in mind, and that is to ensure the U.S. Army was better equipped than its adversaries.

Today that same spirit lives on in efforts to create new weapons and other systems to keep the Army ahead of new and rapidly evolving threats. To feed this innovation and stay at the technological forefront, L3Harris is working with our Army customers to use Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) to preserve advantages for soldiers in the field.

MOSA ties into the Army’s Futures Command (AFC) which formed in 2018 to focus on modernization efforts. Its eight cross functional teams tie into Army priorities, including Next Generation Combat Vehicles (NGCV), Army networks and Future Vertical Lift (FVL).

These teams are part of the Army’s continuous technology modernization and transformation effort — essential as adversaries continue to become more agile. MOSA is at the forefront of the AFC’s modernization effort, which the Army has indicated is paramount in achieving overmatch, commonality and total lifecycle affordability.

The magnitude of MOSA’s impact on Army modernization is far-reaching. It is more than following a defined set of standards, it’s an approach that enables latest technology integration at the speed of relevancy, whether it be weapons, navigation or communication. It ensures sustained interoperability and protected operations on the future battlefield – wherever that may be.

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO THE ARMY?

As MOSA quickly becomes an accepted approach within the Army and its industry partners, it becomes important to take a deeper dive into its strategy.

The Army adopted a MOSA technical and business approach to ensure its industry partners design affordable and adaptable systems that work in unison – with a consistent set of open interfaces and modular hardware and software elements. With industry partners implementing MOSA, the Army can now integrate new hardware or software solutions without having to make significant changes to the overall platform, as long as the solution conforms to the Army’s selected open interface standards.

This approach considerably reduces cost and downtime and rapidly provides the warfighter with the latest innovative, cutting-edge technology. This capability is critical when facing today’s ever-increasingly agile and adaptable near-peer threats.

HOW DO WE GET THERE?

For the Army to succeed at integrating open-systems approaches, consistent interfaces across multiple platforms, services and allies need to be a focus. This creates much larger markets, encourages industry adoption and investment, and allows for greater reuse and simplified digital interoperability.

Commitment in the form of strong “shall” statements in contracts will ensure ambiguous “do MOSA to the maximum extent practicable” jargon is eliminated, bringing the true industry experts into focus. Standards that come with objective measures of compliance and conformance are necessary to ensure the Army is truly getting an open system.

As a long-standing MOSA industry partner, L3Harris continues to contribute both expertise and technologically advanced solutions for many of the Army’s modernization priorities. One such effort is the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) which will replace the currently fielded M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, part of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) portfolio of programs.

As an integration partner to American Rheinmetall (AR), the prime on the program, L3Harris is providing leading-edge sights, communications and other mission capabilities to ARV’s Lynx offering, as well as providing MOSA subject-matter expertise.

“Lynx provides warfighters with leading-edge technology to dominate future battlefields,” said Matt Warnick, Managing Director for American Rheinmetall. “A big part of retaining overmatch is modular open systems approaches and digital engineering, which L3Harris is a partner in providing, a strength of the American Rheinmetall team and a benefit to the soldiers.”

OPENLY WORKING TOGETHER

L3Harris understands that to remain dominant, the Army must evolve faster and be more adaptable than its adversaries. As an industry partner to the Army, L3Harris continues to advance MOSA strategies and deliver verifiable open-systems solutions in the systems they provide.

As L3Harris continues to expand MOSA adoption into its latest technology offerings, the company remains committed to ensuring warfighters are mission ready by shortening technology development timelines, reducing maintenance and upgrade costs while creating interoperability and avoiding vendor lock so the Army can dominate the future battlefield.

As an example of its commitment to ensuring the latest technology and advancements are provided to the warfighter, L3Harris has recently introduced the Agile Development Group (ADG), an innovative team of engineers, program managers, technicians and operations professionals focused on accelerating capability development to address emerging threats and solve customers’ most vexing problems.

“We understand that to remain dominant, the U.S. must evolve faster and be more adaptable than its adversaries,” L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems President Ed Zoiss said. “This is only possible with MOSA, and we are committed to the Army’s mission to stay head of rapidly evolving threats by delivering technology, faster and more efficiently than ever before”.

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Backed by Textron Systems’ strong manufacturing history, Team Lynx is poised to deliver an elite, advanced Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) to the U.S. Army that provides overmatch today and tomorrow.

When Textron Systems agreed to team with American Rheinmetall to become a part of “Team Lynx,” the atmosphere was one of enthusiasm. “We’re excited to be part of the process because of what we’re able to bring to the table,” said Rich Ledet, Director of Manufacturing for Land Systems at Textron Systems. “We know we’re bringing the customer the best solution and are postured very well to be a disrupter within the industrial base.” Indeed, with over 50 years of armored vehicle experience, Textron Systems brings a strong history of world-class manufacturing to its customers.

With the addition of Textron Systems into Team Lynx, the group is a strong competitor for the coveted OMFV contract because of Textron’s strong past performance. Said Ledet, “In terms of the U.S. Army specifically, we have a record of completed high-rate production and 100% on-time delivery for armored vehicles. We were supporting them both in Iraq and Afghanistan, and manufactured 48 vehicles a month for six years – sometimes 60 vehicles per month – and in all cases, we delivered.”

As to why Textron Systems wanted to partner with American Rheinmetall for Team Lynx, Ledet was clear, “This is a win-win for us; Rheinmetall products are fantastic, they design and build good stuff and stuff that works well. It was an easy decision for us to join with the team because we knew we’d start with a good base product and be able to expand upon it for a completely American vehicle.” And that’s exactly one myth Team Lynx wants to dispel – that this is simply a German vehicle. “This is an American vehicle, purpose-built for the U.S. Army,” Ledet explained. The vehicle will be manufactured at Textron Systems’ Stone Road facility in Slidell, Louisiana. It’s a sophisticated and robust manufacturing facility, which can quickly scale from small to large production orders. Textron Systems has manufactured over 10,000 vehicles for the U.S. government and customers worldwide, and they have supported domestic customers for over 20 years.

Making up the remainder of Team Lynx are Raytheon, providing sensor and effector capabilities along with software and system engineering support; L3Harris, providing electronic architecture, cyber capabilities, and modular open system approach; and Allison Transmission, developing and building the transmission with drive-by-wire capability.

The newly designed vehicle traces its lineage to the Lynx KF41 – a true next-generation combat vehicle with elite protection, mobility, growth and lethality capabilities. The Lynx OMFV platform designed and delivered by the U.S. team will support the Army’s number two modernization priority of providing next-generation ground combat vehicles. Team Lynx will also benefit the American industrial base. Not only will the vehicle be designed and built in the United States, but the majority of the supply base is U.S. content. “We will be purchasing here locally. We’ll be sourcing materials here to build the vehicle, and the sourcing of materials, the machining, fabrication, cut parts…all will be ordered and manufactured in the United States. Team Lynx will increase the industrial base here and around the country in terms of the work scope,” said Ledet.

Ledet summed up the partnership simply, “It’s the right skill set, the right teaming partners, and it has just worked from day one.”

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