STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.,
Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General
Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded a
$4.6 billion fixed-price-incentive
contract to produce M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks for the
U.S. Army.
Work locations and funding will be determined with each order,
with an estimated completion date of June
17, 2028. The first delivery order is valued at an estimated
$406 million.
"We are pleased to continue our support to the Army on the
modernization of the Abrams main battle tank," said Don Kotchman, Vice President and General Manager
of General Dynamics Land Systems U.S.
The state-of-the-art M1A2 SEPv3 configuration features
technological advancements in communications, fire control and
lethality, reliability, sustainment and fuel efficiency, plus
upgraded armor. Additionally, the SEPv3 Abrams is designed to
seamlessly accept future upgrades.
The SEPv3 configuration further modernizes the tank that has set
the global standard for four decades. The Abrams main battle tank
is built to confront and destroy enemy forces using unrivaled
firepower, maneuverability and shock effect. With its manually
loaded, 120mm M256 smoothbore cannon, the Abrams can overmatch
against armored vehicles, personnel and even low-flying aircraft.
General Dynamics Land Systems is collaborating with the Army to
ensure it continues to have the strongest and most technologically
advanced tank fleet in the world.
General Dynamics Land Systems provides innovative design,
engineering, technology, production and full life-cycle support for
land combat vehicles around the globe. The company's extensive
experience, customer-first focus and seasoned supply chain network
provide unmatched capabilities to the U.S. military and its
allies.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that
offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business
aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; IT
services; C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship repair.
General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and
generated $39.4 billion in revenue in
2019. More information about General Dynamics Land Systems is
available at www.gdls.com. More information about General Dynamics
is available at www.gd.com.
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