Stryker armored combat vehicle positioned on a dirt training range at sunset, headlights illuminated, with its remote weapon station visible against an open landscape.

A Fresh Take on the Stryker: US Army Trials Hint at New Capabilities

Jan 2, 2026 10:50 AMPublished Jan 2, 2026 10:50 AM

The US Army just spent a week putting a new version of its Stryker vehicles through its paces, testing an upgraded system with a 30mm autocannon.

The US Army just spent a week putting a new version of its signature Stryker vehicles through its paces, testing an upgraded system equipped with a 30mm autocannon.

Soldiers conducted live-fire exercises at Yakima Training Center, pairing the experimental vehicles with a digital suite of command-and-control tools to see how they would perform in a fully operational environment.

Digital displays relayed real-time feedback to commanders, letting them adjust positioning and fire controls on the fly based on movement and terrain.

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