US Army fast tracks Abrams main battle tank modernization
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Based on lessons learned in Ukraine, the US Army has announced that it's abandoning its current modernization program for its M1A2 Abrams main battle tank in favor of a more fundamentally upgraded version called the M1E3.
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US Army Fast Tracks Abrams Main Battle Tank Modernization, 44% OFF
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US Army Fast Tracks Abrams Main Battle Tank Modernization, 44% OFF
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US Army fast tracks Abrams main battle tank modernization
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US Army Fast Tracks Abrams Main Battle Tank Modernization, 44% OFF