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military2 years ago

"Seeking Superiority: US Army Seeks Alternative Tanks for the Pacific Theater"

The US Army is facing the challenge of designing a next-generation tank that can effectively operate in both Europe and the Pacific. The aging M1 Abrams tank, designed for European plains, is not suitable for the jungles and remote islands of the Pacific and is also vulnerable to new threats posed by rival nations. The Army is seeking a tank that is lighter, more mobile, and better protected against advanced threats. However, finding a tank that meets the requirements of both theaters remains a significant challenge, and the analytical capabilities used in the development of the M1 Abrams are currently lacking for the development of a next-generation tank.

via Business Insider|
#m1-abrams#military#next-generation-tank
military2 years ago

"US Sends Weapons and Aid to Ukraine, Including Depleted Uranium Rounds"

The US is expected to send Ukraine depleted-uranium tank rounds along with M1 Abrams tanks, which are designed to defeat even hard-to-beat armor. These rounds sharpen on impact, are pyrophoric, and more durable than tungsten penetrator rounds. They are more likely to break through even hard-to-beat armor and can cause fires that can ignite ammunition, kill the crew, and destroy the tank more effectively than metal shrapnel alone.

via Business Insider|
#depleted-uranium#m1-abrams#military
military2 years ago

Russia's T-14 Armata Tanks Make Debut in Ukraine Conflict.

Russia has reportedly deployed its T-14 Armata tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions, though they have not yet participated in direct combat. The T-14s have been fitted with enhanced anti-tank ammunition protection. The British Defense Ministry has previously suggested that Russia was considering deploying a "small number" of the T-14s to Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US has expedited its M1 Abrams timelines to supply Ukraine with more armored capability in the coming months. The T-14s are more sophisticated and capable than older Russian tanks, but they are not seen as "game changers" for the Russians in Ukraine.

via Newsweek|
#m1-abrams#military#russia
politics2 years ago

U.S. Boosts Military Support for Ukraine with Abrams Tanks and Aid

The US Defense Department has expedited its M1 Abrams timelines to supply Ukraine with more armored capability in the coming months, and the M1s that the Ukrainians will use for training will arrive in Germany in the next few weeks. The refurbished tanks will be delivered before 2024 and are being produced to Ukraine’s specifications for use in actual combat. The stepped-up pace comes after recently leaked Pentagon documents revealed Ukraine’s military is in a far more precarious situation than the US would publicly admit.

via New York Post |
#m1-abrams#military-aid#pentagon