On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Army’s 7th Infantry Division became the first active unit to receive the M1304 ICVVA1 Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles. The 1-17th Infantry Battalion, known as the “Buffaloes” and part of the 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), began fielding these vehicles, previously known as XM1304, which integrate the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station – Javelin (CROWS-J) and the XM813 Bushmaster chain gun. According to Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Blair, these new Strykers will offer a substantial increase in direct-fire lethality to the 1-17th.
The US Army plans to field 269 M1304 ICVVA1-30mm Strykers across three Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs) by the end of 2025 to replace the older M1296 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle – Dragoon.
The M1304 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle Double V Hull A1-30MM (ICVVA1-30MM), previously referred to as XM1304, replaces the M1296 Dragoon variant, addressing identified vulnerabilities such as its flat-bottom hull and ammunition storage configuration. The new platform is part of a $942.9 million modernization contract awarded to Oshkosh Defense, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Pratt Miller Defense. The Army plans to field 269 M1304s across three Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs) by the end of 2025. Initial vehicles were delivered by Oshkosh Defense in 2022 for production verification testing, with updates incorporated following operational feedback.
The seven specialized Stryker DVH A1 variants are the Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle (ATVV-A1), Commander’s Vehicle (CVV-A1), Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESVV-A1), Fire Support Vehicle (FSVV-A1), Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICVV-A1), Mortar Carrier Vehicle (MCVV-A1), and Medical Evacuation Vehicle (MEVV-A1). One ICVV-A1 version, equipped with a scout Mission Equipment Package, replaces the reconnaissance vehicle variant found in older fleets. Several official documents note that the DVH A1 platform aims to maintain protective features while accommodating heavier payloads, additional electronics, and future network demands.