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America’s M1 Abrams Tank Is Old But Tough
The M1 Abrams tank series was conceptualized in a post-World War II U.S.-West German collaborative effort to field a joint ...
While the Abrams, Challenger 2, and Leopard 2 are considered upgrades when it comes to Ukraine’s aging tank fleet, the wrath ...
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The M1 Abrams Tank Has a Math Problem
The math for the M1 Abrams is simple: the tank is now too old to keep getting upgrade after upgrade. Still, the tank has had ...
If the effort works to drastically reduce the tank's modernization timeline, it could be applied to other efforts, the Army's ...
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The Great M1 Abrams Tank Redesign Has Arrived
The U.S. Army’s AbramsX tank demonstrator represents a revolutionary leap in armored warfare, addressing deficiencies in the ...
The M1A2 Abrams is a formidable main battle tank used by the U.S. Army. Weighing around 68 tons, it features advanced armor, firepower and mobility. Its primary armament includes a 120mm Smooth ...
U.S. Army is accelerating development of its next-generation main battle tank, the M1E3 Abrams, with the goal of fielding a lighter, more adaptable platform by the early 2030s. Spearheaded by Army ...
As the U.S. and its allies start sending Abrams, Leopards and other tanks to help Ukraine, those vehicles are set to change the dynamics of the war along the front lines.
In 2023, the U.S. Army announced that it’s canceling plans to update its existing M1 Abrams tank in favor of developing an all-new battle tank called the M1E3 Abrams. The Army observed the ...