The Army has kicked off the new year with upgrades in protection and firepower for its tanks, artillery and ground combat vehicles.
For the armor set, officials announced this month upgrades to an additional 174 Abrams tanks, putting them in line for the System Enhancement Package Version 3 for the M1A2 tank.
That package includes upgraded communications, reliability, sustainment, fuel efficiency and improved armor, according to General Dynamics Land Systems, the company that received the $714 million delivery order.
The communications upgrades integrate the joint tactical radio system … (read more)
