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

[Starmix]

According to the report, the next generation of the US Army’s famous Abrams main battle tanks may soon find a maker. Through a questionnaire released by the Army’s Ground Combat Systems office, the service is scouting potential manufacturers for the Abrams M1E3 variant.

The report stated that the survey asks interested firms to detail their experience integrating, installing, and verifying communication and battle command systems in ground combat vehicles. They are also asked to demonstrate their ability to produce electronic boxes, display assemblies, and power components, along with managing supply chains and quality testing.

The report added that the M1E3 will reportedly combine components from previous Abrams generations with newly procured kits, allowing the army to modernize its fleet while keeping the platform modular for future upgrades.

In addition, Army Chief Technology Officer Alex Miller said that the production is set to accelerate from an original 65-month timeline to just 30 months.

The new M1E3 is set to modernize the Abrams fleet, with congressional documents indicating possible AI integration, teaming with robotic vehicles, and even hypersonic munitions among the proposed features.

Source: NextGen Defense

 

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M1E3 Abrams tanks are a dangerous beast on the streets because they have reduced in weight to be faster. Modern technology protects soldiers while weapons have great firepower.

 

[Starmix]

The new M1E3 is set to modernize the Abrams fleet, with congressional documents indicating possible AI integration, teaming with robotic vehicles, and even hypersonic munitions among the proposed features. This is a pure combatant once there is an attacker of a country like the USA. This is truly amazing and overwhelming news.