Integris Composites Named Armor Partner for U.S. Army's XM30 Combat Vehicle

WASHINGTON - PrZen -- Integris Composites has been named an armor partner for American Rheinmetall in the U.S. Army's $45 billion XM30 Combat Vehicle program, positioning the company at the forefront of next‑generation survivability solutions.

The announcement comes as Integris showcases its advanced composite armor at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, Oct. 13–15 in Washington at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. You can find Integris at Booth 2717 in Hall ABC.

The XM30 program represents a $45 billion modernization effort. "This transformational program will deliver unmatched capabilities to modernize the Army's maneuver force, strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and create high-tech American jobs," said Andrew Bonham, CEO of Integris Composites. "We are pleased to be a part of this."

American Rheinmetall is one of two U.S. defense prime contractors selected by the U.S. Army to compete to design, develop, build, and support the XM30 Combat Vehicle.  As the official replacement for the aging M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the XM30 will serve as the backbone to the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams for decades.

Accelerated Innovation in Survivability

"During AUSA, we're displaying our advanced composite armor solutions and presenting our proprietary Accelerated Innovation," said David Cordova, chief commercial officer.

Accelerated Innovation is a unique approach that leverages the company's extensive database of ballistic and blast solutions, advanced modeling and simulation, and rapid prototyping to develop targeted armor solutions faster than traditional methods, Cordova continued.

This capability draws on more than 30 years of composite armor expertise and thousands of tested material combinations to deliver optimized protection systems, he added.

"Our partnership with American Rheinmetall on the XM30 program demonstrates our commitment to supporting the Army's most critical modernization priorities," said Bonham. "The XM30's modular open-systems architecture aligns perfectly with our design philosophy."

Tier One Supplier with Global Platform Wins

"The XM30 announcement is the latest in a series of premier contracts," said Cordova. He said Integris holds Tier One supplier credentials with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and prime defense contractors worldwide.

Major contracts across multiple defense platforms include:

• Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer: ballistic protection systems contract with BAE Systems
• U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA): armor systems with Bell Textron
• Boeing MH-139 Grey Wolf: armor systems for the U.S. Air Force helicopter program
• C-130J transport aircraft: armor systems through QinetiQ partnership
• CV90 combat vehicle: armor solutions for the European infantry fighting vehicle platform used by multiple NATO allies

Strategic Industrial Base Impact

The XM30 program exemplifies the Army's commitment to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base through domestic manufacturing and innovation.

"Integris operates major U.S. facilities including its technical design and engineering center in Hebron, Ohio; a vehicle design center in Goleta, Calif., and global headquarters in Tysons Corner, Va.," Cordova said.

"This transformational XM30 program will deliver unmatched capabilities to modernize the Army's maneuver force, strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and create high-tech American jobs. Our partnership with American Rheinmetall positions us at the forefront of next-generation combat vehicle development," he continued.

About Integris Composites

Integris Composites is a global engineering company specializing in composite armor for land vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels, protective housings for optronics and other sensitive technologies, and personal protection. With more than 30 years of experience, the company has earned Tier One supplier status with major aerospace OEMs including Bell, Boeing, Airbus and Embraer.

Formerly TenCate Advanced Armor until 2023 when the company was renamed Integris Composites, the business has built a reputation for innovative survivability solutions across military, law enforcement and security applications worldwide.
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M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle: this backbone of the U.S. Army's Armored Brigade Combat Teams will be replaced by the XM30 Combat Vehicle. Integris Composites has been named an armor partner for American Rheinmetall, one of two U.S. defense prime contractors selected by the U.S. Army to compete to design, develop, build, and support the XM30. Photo credit: U.S. Army.

DESIGNING ARMOR: Integris Composites operator designing custom armor protection. The company designs, develops, manufactures and supports composite armor for land vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels, protective housings for optronics and other sensitive technologies, and personal protection. Photo: Holy Cow Media