The M1E3 Abrams (aka M1-E3) is the U.S. Army’s next-generation main battle tank modernization program, replacing/upgrading the current M1A2 SEPv3 fleet. It is ...
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Why Has the M1 Abrams Tank Lasted So Long?

Despite the Abrams tank’s advanced age and increasing vulnerability to threats such as drones, it has been kept relevant on the modern battlefield by repeated upgrades.
For decades, heavy tanks like the M1 Abrams symbolized battlefield dominance with thick armor and massive firepower. But in ...
The M1 Abrams is designed to keep its crew alive even when the vehicle is penetrated. This episode examines how Abrams tanks are disabled in real combat conditions and how modern armor design ...
Current policy strongly prohibits the Army from ordering small quantities of spare parts with short notice. That currently acts as an Achilles heel for their Abrams tank fleets.
Tanks come in all shapes and sizes, and trucks dimensions seem to grow year after year to meet demand for comfort greater ...
The ventriloquist bought the one-off derivative of the rugged military vehicle in the summer of 2025, and took fellow ...
IN MARCH 2011, I BEGAN A NEW POSTING as the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, in command of all U.S. Army forces stationed in various countries throughout Europe. It was a dream ...
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Are Tanks Obsolete on the Modern Battlefield? Not Exactly

Though tanks are vulnerable to low-cost missiles and drones, their crews have adapted and developed countermeasures over time—giving them a continuing place in modern warfare.
Most tanks are built to compete.
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