L3Harris and American Rheinmetall Join Forces to Revolutionize the US Army’s Next-Gen Fighting Vehicle
L3Harris Technologies and German integrated technology conglomerate Rheinmetall’s affiliate American Rheinmetall Vehicles have forged a collaborative agreement to collectively advance the U.S. Army’s innovative Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), destined to supplant the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
The collaboration merges L3Harris’ expertise in open system architecture and equipment production with the robustness and adaptability of American Rheinmetall Vehicles’ Lynx next-generation combat vehicle, resulting in an OMFV solution that is low-risk and readily upgradable.
American Rheinmetall Vehicles, the primary contractor, has chosen L3Harris to deliver vehicle mission systems, cybersecurity, and its modular open systems approach (MOSA) for the Lynx. L3Harris’ MOSA facilitates cross-platform and cross-domain compatibility of components and subsystems, enabling straightforward and cost-effective enhancements.
“We possess a rich history of offering similar assistance to various platforms through our MOSA methodology for mission systems and electronic warfare,” stated James Gear, Vice President of L3Harris Domestic Business Development. “We eagerly anticipate collaborating with American Rheinmetall Vehicles to broaden our reach in the ground defense vehicle sector.”
“We are thrilled to have L3Harris become part of our expanding team to bolster the U.S. Army’s OMFV initiative,” remarked Mathew Warnick, Managing Director of American Rheinmetall Vehicles. “Their proficiency in open architecture, communications, and cybersecurity significantly enhances the American Rheinmetall Vehicles squad as we ready our digitally engineered OMFV to ensure our Soldiers achieve superiority both now and in the future.”
The design methodology is rooted in leveraging technologies and insights from the suite of L3Harris programs and collaborations surrounding the Army’s modular open aviation and ground projects.
