US Army plans to dramatically accelerate Abrams tank modernization

U.S. M1E3 Abrams overhaul aims to outpace Russia, China tanks

U.S. Army accelerates M1E3 Abrams tank, slashing bureaucracy to counter drones and modern threats with a lighter, smarter design by 2030.

The Challenger 3 Tank Dilemma Has No Easy Fix

The British Army’s New Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks: Low Numbers are an Issue – A modernization program will give the British Army its most advanced armored platform, but it will acquire less than 150 upgraded tanks. Challenger 3: Great Tank, Low Numbers  One paper at least, the British Army’s new Challenger 3 main battle […] The post The Challenger 3 Tank Dilemma Has No Easy Fix appeared first on 19FortyFive.

US Army plans to dramatically accelerate Abrams tank modernization

If the effort works to drastically reduce the tank's modernization timeline, it could be applied to other efforts, the Army's chief tech officer said.

Abrams tanks in Ukraine – how Rinat Akhmetov’s team solved the defence problem

American M1 Abrams tanks faced an unexpected problem on the battlefields of Ukraine – they turned out to be vulnerable to russian drones. Ukrainian engineers have found a simple and effective solution. The Steel Front initiative launched by Rinat Akhmetov has developed steel protective cages for tanks. These structures frame the hull of the armoured vehicle and create a space that absorbs the blast wave during a drone attack. The benefits of thi…

U.S. Army accelerates Abrams main battle tank modernisation with M1E3 variant

In September 2023, the U.S. Army opted for a comprehensive modernisation approach over incremental upgrades to enhance the tank’s mobility and survivability. Subsequently, in spring 2024, a contract was awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems to initiate the preliminary design of the M1E3 variant. Dr. Alex Miller, the Army’s Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the need to reform traditional acquisition processes, stating, “We don’t want to tu…

U.S. Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Tank Amid Push for Innovation and Urgency

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 Chief of Staff General Randy George, the initiative seeks to bypass the usual red tape of military procurement in favor of a streamlined process that prioritizes speed, innovation, and strategic relevance.