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Army shifts gears on XM30 acquisition plan, opts for MTA-rapid fielding path
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Army's XM30 program will bypass the Major Capability Acquisition path and proceed with rapid prototyping and fielding simultaneously after a delayed milestone B decision.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.
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You must prepare for faster deployment cycles as the army is fielding XM30 vehicles while still prototyping. This accelerates your timeline and squeezes traditional development windows.
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