Jan 27, 2024 · Here comes the M1A3 Abrams Tank: It’s been over 20 years since the U.S. Army had to fight a conventional army head-on. Since then, most of the fighting has been against terrorists and...

The M1 Abrams (/ ˈeɪbrəmz /) [10] is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare, it is one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 73.6 short tons (66.8 metric tons).

Sep 6, 2023 · The Army will end its M1A2 System Enhancement Package version 4 program, and instead develop the M1E3 Abrams focused on challenges the tank is likely to face on the battlefield of 2040 and...

Aug 9, 2019 · Today, there is almost nothing in the most advanced Abrams’ variants that was part of the original vehicle. The current upgrade, the M1A2 SEPv3, will improve the vehicle’s lethality, survivability,...

Sep 6, 2023 · The Abrams Main Battle Tank is a full-tracked, low-profile, land-combat assault weapon that enables Soldiers to dominate their adversaries through lethal firepower, unparalleled survivability and...

Jan 25, 2024 · The United States military is working on the M1A3 Abrams, ditching an updated version of the M1A2 for a new, more advanced tank. Across the pond, the United Kingdom is planning to replace the aging Challenger 2 with Challenger 3.

May 21, 2024 · Until the Abrams X project produces an operational capability, the Army will have to make do with its current fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks and the new M1A3 version of the combat vehicle. The...

At that time, the next upgrade of the Abrams Tank, the M1A3, will sustain lethality overmatch while increasing its survivability on a more lethal battlefield. The M1A3 will incorporate the most...

Aug 4, 2024 · Ultimately, the Army decided to scrap the M1A2 Abrams' latest upgrade package, the M1E3. Instead, the Army chose to create an entirely new model of the Abrams tank. General Dynamics introduced...

May 31, 2024 · The U.S. Army awarded the manufacturer of Abrams tanks a contract this month to begin the preliminary design of its new tank variant expected to be lighter and feature high-tech capabilities so...