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Digital Abrams: The M1A2 SEP Program
« on: September 08, 2017, 08:49:25 am »
Digital Abrams: The M1A2 SEP Program
Sep 07, 2017 04:59 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff


M1A2 SEPv2, Iraq
September 07/17: General Dynamics Land Systems has won two US Department of Defense (DoD) contracts external link for the upgrade of M1A2 series of main battle tanks for the US Army. The first contract, valued at $311 million, calls for the firm to upgrade seven Abrams tanks from the M1A2 System Enhancement Package 3 into a SEPv4 variant. Upgrades included in the SEPv4 package include an improved Commander and Gunner’s Primary Sights, thermal systems, and other enhancements to the tank’s armor and mobility. The second deal, estimated to be worth $270 million, will see production of 45 Abrams SEPv3 tanksto the US Army, with production starting this fall.

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/digital-abrams-the-m1a2-sep-program-updated-02834/

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Re: Digital Abrams: The M1A2 SEP Program
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2017, 01:11:59 pm »
Meanwhile, the weight of this behemoth keeps growing!
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