The US Army has awarded Indiana firm Allison Transmission a contract to supply new and upgraded X1100 cross-drive transmissions for the latest Abrams tank variants.
Under the $80.6-million contract, the company is expected to deliver cost-efficient transmissions in their latest configuration with zero miles on critical components.
The deal also includes transmission repair kits and Allison system technical support.
Work will be done at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio. Meanwhile, kits purchased by the Integrated Logistics Support Center will support overhaul and repair activities at the Anniston Army Depot.
Deliveries to the US army and foreign military sales customers are scheduled within this year.
In December 2022, Allison Transmission secured a $51-million contract for the Abrams’ modernization and was later awarded an $83.3-million deal for X1100 transmissions in January 2024.
“We are honored to continue our collaboration with the US Army and our international allies through our involvement with the Abrams Main Battle Tank program,” said company VP for Defense Programs Dana Pittard.
“This represents another milestone in our ongoing multiyear agreement. We are committed to delivering excellence and support to our partners for many years ahead.”
