This reflects the broader direction of the U.S. Army’s modernization agenda. Under Project Convergence and the development of Capability Sets 25 and beyond, the U.S. Army is investing heavily in platforms that are not just better armed but better connected, more automated, and faster in their decision cycles. The ICVVA1-30mm is a prototype of this future - a modular vehicle designed to plug into evolving network architectures, integrate new weapons and sensor packages, and support the rapid execution of complex, distributed tactical operations.

What unfolded at Yakima was not just a validation of upgraded firepower, but a glimpse into how future Stryker brigades may train, fight, and win in digitally contested environments. Soldiers are no longer just gunners and drivers; they are system operators managing high-bandwidth data streams, automated targeting algorithms, and collaborative sensor networks, all while maintaining the human judgment necessary in combat.