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Taiwan to Integrate Abrams Tanks Into National Command System Amid Lawmaker Concerns

Taiwan plans to integrate its new fleet of 108 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks into the nation’s command and control network, even as lawmakers raised concerns over gaps in modern battlefield management capabilities.

US Army Tests AI-Enabled Counter-Drone System on Abrams, Bradley

The US Army is testing an autonomous, machine-gun-based counter-drone system on Abrams main battle tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

US Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank for 2025 Prototype Delivery

The US Army is accelerating the development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, aiming to roll out an early prototype by late 2025.

Poland Receives Third Batch of M1A2 Abrams Tanks From US

Poland has received 38 new M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the US, marking the largest delivery of the systems under a foreign military sale contract signed in 2022.

US Army Tests Industry Waters for Next-Gen Abrams M1E3 Tank

The next generation of the US Army’s famous Abrams main battle tanks may soon find a maker.

Taiwan Accepts Second Tranche of US-Made Abrams Battle Tanks

Taiwan has received the second batch of 42 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks it purchased from the US.

American Rheinmetall Secures $107.5M Abrams Tank Track Contract

The US Army has contracted American Rheinmetall to supply M1 Abrams main battle tank tracks.

Australia Sends First Batch of Retired M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine

Australia’s Department of Defence has dispatched an initial tranche of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks pledged to Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion.

US Army Shifts Tank Strategy to Counter Rising Drone Threats

The US Army is rethinking how it uses tanks on the battlefield, adapting to the growing threat posed by loitering munitions and low-cost drones in modern warfare.

US Hands Second M1A2 Abrams Batch to Poland

The US has delivered additional M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland in support of a foreign military sale signed in 2022.

BAE Systems, PGZ to Maintain Polish HERCULES Armored Recovery Fleet

BAE Systems has partnered with PGZ Capital Group to secure the state-owned company’s role in supporting the Polish Armed Forces’ new M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System vehicles.

Retired Abrams Tanks Promised to Ukraine Stuck in Australia: Report

More than six months after pledging a fleet of aging M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, Australia has yet to deliver the vehicles due to pending international clearances.

Four Legacy Rounds Into One: New Abrams Tank Ammo Enters Full-Rate Production

The US Army has approved the full-rate production of its M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round, designed to provide next-generation firepower to M1 Abrams tanks.

Poland Accepts First M1A2 Abrams Tanks From US

The US has supplied the first tranche of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland as part of a 2022 foreign military sale.

Allison to Supply Upgraded Transmissions for US Abrams Tanks

The US Army has awarded Allison Transmission a contract to supply new, upgraded X1100 cross-drive transmissions for the latest Abrams tanks.

US OKs More Than $5B in Military Sales to Egypt

The US government has authorized the sale of more than $5 billion in military equipment to Egypt.

First Australian Soldiers Complete Abrams M1A2 Operations, Sustainment Training

The Australian Army has completed the first operations and sustainment training in preparation for the service’s upcoming Abrams M1A2 main battle tanks at Puckapunyal, Victoria.

Australia to Send Fleet of Aging Abrams Tanks to Ukraine

Australia will donate an aging fleet of 49 American-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine, bolstering its ground forces ahead of a difficult winter campaign.

Polish Workforce Completes US Army Abrams Repair Course in Powidz

A Polish military logistics workforce has completed M1A2 SEPV3 Abrams main battle tank maintenance training under the US Army in Powidz.

ELTA Secures Trophy Active Protection System Deal With US Army

ELTA North America has clinched a $7.5-million contract from the US Army to support the Trophy active protection system installed on M1 Abrams tanks.

Oshkosh to Supply Tractors for Moroccan Military

American vehicle developer Oshkosh Defense has signed a contract to deliver tactical tractors for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.

Leonardo DRS to Produce Bridging Vehicles for US, Romania

Leonardo DRS has accepted a $49-million contract to manufacture additional Joint Assault Bridge systems for the US and Romania.

Poland Borrows Another $2B From US to Buy F-35s, Patriot Missiles

The US has approved a second foreign military loan to Poland to clear the way for its planned procurement of F-35 fighter jets and other American defense systems.

Bradleys in Ukraine to Receive Ukrainian Drone Protection Kit

Ukrainian steel firm Metinvest is developing a first-person view drone protection kit for the Bradley infantry fighting vehicles operational in the country.