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— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief

 
 
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General Dynamics awarded $60 million for Abrams Tank upgrades

Issue No. 2 | January 16-31, 2012

The US Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems $60 million under an existing contract to continue upgrading M1A1 tanks to the M1A2 systems enhancement package (SEP) V2 configuration. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics.

The most technologically advanced digital tank, the M1A2 SEP V2 includes improved colour displays, day and night thermal sights, commander remote operated weapon station (CROWS II), a thermal management system (TMS) and a tankinfantry phone. The M1A2 SEP V2 maximises the fighting ability of the tank on today’s battlefield while preparing the platform for tomorrow’s challenges.

Work is expected to be completed by June of 2013.