The first of eight Lynx XM30 vehicles has been delivered to the Army, and the remaining ones are slated to arrive later this year.

The exercise marked the first time soldiers with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment fired live rounds from the upgraded Stryker variant on European soil.

Davie Defense Inc. will build three of the cutters in Texas and two in Finland under the contract. The five cutters will bring the total orders for the new ships to 11, with the first planned to be delivered in 2028.

When the North American International Auto Show opens, tens of thousands of visitors will see a unique vehicle among the 500 on display. It comes at a time when tanks’ dominance on battlefields is in question.