Army to Spend $450 Million on Upgrades to M1 Tanks, Strykers
The U.S. Army recently decided to spend $451 million to upgrade M1 Abrams tanks and Stryker combat vehicles.
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Museums Battle Over Ownership of WWII 'Stuart' Tank
The dispute has been hampered by unproductive communication and unresolved questions about the tank's ownership.
Army to Begin Equipping Heavy Units with Active Protection by 2020
The Army has been testing Israeli-made systems such as Trophy for the M1 tank and Iron Fist for the Bradley.
Could Tanks Still Make an Appearance in Trump's Military Parade?
A new proposal would give SecDef Mattis the final word on what appears in the parad
Army to Test First Next-Gen Ground Combat Vehicles in 2019
Developing the NGCV to replace M1 Abrams tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles is the Army's second modernization priority.
Iran-Backed Militias Obtained 9 US-Made Abrams Tanks in Iraq: Report
An IG report on the anti-ISIS mission cited reports that the militias, known as the PMF, had obtained nine of the tanks.
Army Generals Discuss Next-Gen Combat Vehicle, Helicopter
Lawmakers question how the Army's modernization reform effort will produce the next generation of combat systems.
US Officials Say Lethal Weapons Headed to Ukraine
The new arms include Javelin anti-tank missiles to fight against separatists armed with Russian tanks.
Army Chief: Modernization Reform Means New Tanks, Aircraft, Weapons
"We know over time that our competitive advantage has eroded, our overmatch is being challenged in all domains," Gen. Milley...
Some Abrams Tanks Will Have 'Trophy' System By 2020: Army
The Army expects to have a brigade of Abrams tanks in Europe protected by the Trophy system by 2020.
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