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Jul- 2023 -

6 July

RTX to Deliver Next-Gen Infrared Sensors for US Army Platforms

The US Army has awarded RTX a $117.5-million low-rate initial production contract for 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared B-Kit sensors.

Jun- 2023 -

28 June

Americas

M1A2 Abrams tanks advance onto the battlefield during DEFENDER exercise

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland Gets First Batch of US-Made Abrams Tanks

Poland received the first shipment of US-made advanced Abrams tanks as the country boosts its military capabilities in light of Russia's war in Ukraine.

13 June

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says German Leopard Tanks, US Bradleys Captured in Ukraine

Moscow said Tuesday that it had captured several German Leopard tanks and US Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, releasing footage showing Russian troops surveying the equipment supplied to Ukraine by Western countries.

12 June

War

Inder Singh Bisht

US Lawmakers Urge Biden to Send Longer-Range Missiles to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged President Biden to deliver more capable US weapon systems to Ukraine, including the Army Tactical Missile System.

Apr- 2023 -

25 April

Arms

Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, participate in a tank shoot rehearsal as preparation for a live-fire tank shoot at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, June 24. Transported as part of a tank section from Germany to Bulgaria, the Abrams tank will be used by soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, alongside Bulgarian soldiers from the 6th Brigade Battle Group, during a live-fire exercise during Operation Speed and Power during Kabile 15 as part of Atlantic Resolve-South. Operation Speed and Power is a joint training exercise which demonstrates U.S. Army Europe's preparedness to deliver strategic effect in Atlantic Resolve-South by showcasing the freedom of movement to maneuver and fire M1A2 Abrams anywhere along the Eastern Flank. This ability enables the NATO allies to defend themselves against all threats, and shows that the alliance remains ready to defend itself anywhere at any time. (Photo taken with video camera)

Rojoef Manuel

Rocketdyne to Supply Kinetic Energy Round Components for US Army M1 Abrams Tank

The US Army has awarded Aerojet Rocketdyne a contract to supply kinetic energy components for M1 Abrams main battle tank rounds.

Mar- 2023 -

21 March

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine to Receive M1A1 Abrams Tanks by Fall: Pentagon

The US will deliver Abrams tanks to Ukraine by the fall of 2023 -- significantly faster than expected -- while Patriot air defenses will also arrive on an "expedited timeline," the Pentagon said.

10 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

Romania Wants Battalion of M1 Abrams Tanks From US

Romania is considering acquiring a battalion of M1 Abrams tanks from the US amid increasing threats due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Feb- 2023 -

17 February

Technology

C5ISR Center teamed up with Army Soldiers for five weeks during Project Convergence 22 to test prototypes during force-on-force experimentation. Engineers and scientists worked closely with Soldiers to gather feedback on ways to improve functionality of technologies critical to achieving overmatch of the Army’s adversaries. During the exercise, Soldiers tested the Advanced Targeting and Lethality Aided System (ATLAS) which demonstrated a wide range of aided target acquisition, tracking and reporting capabilities while operating in a realistic combat environment.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Showcases AI-Based Target Recognition Aboard M1 Abrams Tank

The US Army has demonstrated an artificial intelligence-enabled target recognition prototype integrated with an M1 Abrams tank in California.

1 February

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Readying Tank-Killing Robots for Donbas, Claims Former Space Chief

Russia is preparing to field its Marker unmanned ground vehicle to counter the Western battle tanks arriving in Ukraine, claimed military advisor Dmitry Rogozin.

Jan- 2023 -

31 January

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says to Receive ‘Between 120 and 140’ Heavy Western Tanks

Ukraine said it was expecting up to 140 heavy tanks after its Western allies agreed to supply Kyiv with the powerful weapons following weeks of deliberations.

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