The Army’s New M1E3 Abrams Tank Is Coming

The Army’s New M1E3 Abrams Tank Is Coming

Bottom Line Up Front: The U.S. Army is aggressively fast-tracking the next-generation M1E3 Abrams, with pre-prototypes arriving by late 2025—years ahead of schedule. The Shift: Moving away from heavy armor, the M1E3 targets a lighter 60-ton weight class for better mobility and transportability. A U.S. Army M1A3 Abrams Tank from the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division waiting to be guided onto a loading vehicle and secured for transport a…