The U.S. Army’s XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle could face a critical protection gap against drones, with the Congressional Research Service (CRS) identifying a lack of organic counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) capability as a potential oversight. The concern matters because drones and loitering munitions can expose and strike armored formations before they can maneuver or engage effectively. Read full Defense News at this link …
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| U.S. Army conceptual illustration of the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, the future infantry fighting vehicle intended to replace the M2 Bradley. A September 2026 Congressional Research Service assessment identified organic counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) protection as a potential oversight issue, noting that it remains unclear whether the XM30 will receive a dedicated capability to defeat drones and loitering munitions. (Image courtesy of PM XM30) |
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