Army unveils a sneak peek of the Abrams tank prototype, M1E3

[rangerrebew]

 
Your Military
Army unveils a sneak peek of the Abrams tank prototype, M1E3
By Eve Sampson
 Jan 8, 2026, 02:59 PM
 

Social media accounts posted imagery of the new technology, and one account said that testing would start in early this year. The Army confirmed that the accounts were official.


“This milestone proves the Army’s ability to rapidly apply lessons learned and deliver enabling technologies to Soldiers faster than ever before,” the caption of one post read, also adding that the prototype was produced by Roush.

The Army highlighted the prototype’s “advanced software integration,” “enhanced mobility” and “unmatched lethality,” as core features.

The post included two grayscale images of the tank that appear to show two perspectives of the turret. Both are zoomed-in and neither shows the entirety of the prototyp

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/01/08/army-unveils-a-sneak-peek-of-the-abrams-tank-prototype-m1e3/

[rangerrebew]

Were they required to provide blueprints and specs. to all congressional democrats to pass on to their favorite Russian or Chinese spy?

[BobfromWB]

I believe its supposed to be a "light" tank such that more than one at a time can be transported by air. Currently only one Abrams at a time can be air lifted.