M1 Abrams / M1A2 SEPv3 (and M1E3 modernization)

Agency

U.S. Army

Acronym

M1A2 / M1E3

Budget

$474M RD&TE (M1E3, FY budget request)

Phase

Production / Modernization

Domain

Land / Armor

• CompanyGeneral DynamicsMajor American defense prime contractor specializing in aerospace, marine systems, combat vehicles, and IT services.

• ContractM1A2T Abrams Tank FMS (Taiwan)DSCA-notified FMS of 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks plus support equipment to Taiwan, ~$2.2B, July 2019; General Dynamics Land Systems as manufacturer.

What is M1 Abrams / M1A2 SEPv3 (and M1E3 modernization)?

The Army's M1 Abrams series has evolved through successive System Enhancement Packages (SEP); the current fielded configuration is M1A2 SEPv3. The Army's M1E3 modernization effort aims to reduce weight, improve power generation, and integrate a hybrid-electric drivetrain, succeeding the SEPv3/SEPv4 upgrade path. General Dynamics Land Systems is the prime contractor/integrator for Abrams production and upgrades.

Which agency runs M1 Abrams / M1A2 SEPv3 (and M1E3 modernization)?

M1 Abrams / M1A2 SEPv3 (and M1E3 modernization) is run by U.S. Army and is also known as M1A2 / M1E3.

What is the budget for M1 Abrams / M1A2 SEPv3 (and M1E3 modernization)?

M1 Abrams / M1A2 SEPv3 (and M1E3 modernization) has a budget of $474M RD&TE (M1E3, FY budget request), currently in its Production / Modernization phase.

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