M1A2 Abrams tank – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

20 April

Land

Armor, Firepower, and Legacy: The Story of the M1 Abrams Tank

Learn how the M1 Abrams tank's composite armor and depleted uranium layers provide exceptional protection against modern anti-armor threats in this easy-to-read guide.

Dec- 2025 -

8 December

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

General Dynamics Demos PERCH Loitering Munition Launcher From Abrams

General Dynamics Land Systems has demonstrated a new modular kit that enables the Abrams tank to launch AeroVironment loitering munitions.

Nov- 2025 -

19 November

Asia Pacific

Taiwanese military personnel inspecting an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. Photo: Taiwanese Military News Agency

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan to Integrate Abrams Tanks Into National Command System Amid Lawmaker Concerns

Taiwan plans to integrate its new fleet of 108 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks into the nation’s command and control network, even as lawmakers raised concerns over gaps in modern battlefield management capabilities.

5 November

Asia Pacific

Taiwan's first M1A2T Abrams Tank Battalion.

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Activates First M1A2T Abrams Tank Battalion

Taiwan has activated its first M1A2T Abrams main battle tank battalion as part of the Republic of China Armed Forces’ modernization efforts.

Oct- 2025 -

3 October

Americas

Ronald Watkins

Romania Advances Plan to Acquire 216 Main Battle Tanks

Romania’s defense ministry has asked Parliament to approve the next stage of its tank acquisition program to modernize its armored forces.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Asia Pacific

An Australian Army M1A2 Abrams main battle tank boards HMAS Adelaide during sea transportability trials at the Port of Townsville, Queensland. Photo: Lieutenant Commander Anthony Martin

Christine Casimiro

Australian Navy Transports Army’s Heavy Combat Vehicles in Milestone Trial

One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest warships has successfully transported the army’s heaviest combat vehicles in a recent trial, proving their sea transportability.

16 September

Technology

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Next-Level Tank Training: ‘World’s Only Full-Crew’ Abrams Simulator Arrives in Australia

Thomas Global Systems has completed delivery of its M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 Immersive Tactical Trainer to the Australian Army, marking it as the world’s “only full-crew simulator” for the platform.

15 September

Europe

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 3-278 Armored Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Reaper, fire the 120mm cannon on an M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank during live fire training for exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 2, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 showcases our unified resolve and ability to respond to evolving challenges together. Strong defense partnerships like BRIGHT STAR build lasting capacity, improve interoperability, and send a clear message of deterrence to those who threaten (our partners) and regional peace and stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Receives Third Batch of M1A2 Abrams Tanks From US

Poland has received 38 new M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the US, marking the largest delivery of the systems under a foreign military sale contract signed in 2022.

4 September

Americas