General Dynamics received $92 Million contract for Abrams Tank Production

Specifications:

Name:

General Dynamics received $92 Million contract for Abrams Tank Production

Location:

USA

Company:

General Dynamics

Estimated Cost:

$92 Million

Source:

generaldynamics.com

Introduction:

General Dynamics has received $92.2 million contract from U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command to upgrade M1A2 System Enhancement Package (SEP) v2 Abrams tanks to the M1A2 SEP Version 3 (v3) configuration.

Features:

General Dynamics is working closely with the Army to improve the survivability, maintainability, fuel efficiency, power generation and network capability of its fleet of Abrams Main Battle Tanks.

The M1A2 SEPv3 production process will begin with a pilot program of six tanks before moving into full-rate production.

Work will be performed by existing employees in Anniston, Ala.; Tallahassee, Fla.; Lima, Ohio; and Scranton, Pa.