US Army scraps Abrams tank upgrade, unveils new ... - Defense News
WEBSep 6, 2023 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is scrapping its current upgrade plans for the Abrams main battle tank and pursuing a more significant modernization effort to increase its mobility and survivability...
America’s next tank: Army greenlights more ... - Breaking Defense
WEBSep 6, 2023 · The Army will design a new version of the M1 Abrams tank that is lighter, more survivable and easier to upgrade, according to service officials. The new tank, called M1E3, will incorporate...
A lighter, high-tech Abrams tank is taking shape - Defense News
WEBMay 31, 2024 · The Army awarded a contract to General Dynamics Land Systems to design a lighter and more high-tech version of the M1 Abrams tank, called M1E3. The new tank will have improved mobility,...
Tanks may face new threats on the modern battlefield, but they're ...
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Tanks caused a disruption in the static battlefield by providing a breaching operation capability through the heavily fortified trench systems, meeting a pressing operational requirement.
Army Rethinks How Abrams Tank Will Fight And Win In …
WEBThe weight of the tank, which at 76 tons limits its operational flexibility, would be reduced by using an autoloader for the main gun and thereby eliminating the need for one of four …
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over ...
WEBApr 26, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press.
US Army scraps Abrams tank upgrade, unveils new modernization …
WEBSep 6, 2023 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is scrapping its current upgrade plans for the Abrams main battle tank and pursuing a more significant modernization effort to increase its mobility and survivability...
Soldiers in Ukraine say US-supplied tanks have made them targets …
WEBThe crew showed CNN their attempts to affix active armor to one damaged tank. They used plates of plastic explosive that, when hit by a round, detonate and provide a protective …
US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Germany and the United States have announced that they will send advanced battle tanks to Ukraine. It's the first stage of a coordinated effort by the West to provide dozens of the heavy weapons to help Kyiv break combat stalemates as Russia’s invasion enters its 12th month.
An Obsolete German Tank Seeks a Second Life on Ukraine’s Front …
WEBThe Leopard 1A5 is so old, in fact, that the German trainers had to rely on soldiers from the Dutch and Danish armies — where the model was used for longer — and former …