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Why Has the M1 Abrams Tank Lasted So Long?

Despite the Abrams tank’s advanced age and increasing vulnerability to threats such as drones, it has been kept relevant on the modern battlefield by repeated upgrades.
The Abrams is one of the most well-known vehicles in the U.S. Army's arsenal. The M1E3 prototype shows the future of this ...
Nations began building tanks during WWI; since then, tanks have dominated battlefields worldwide. While many nations produce their own tanks, far more purchase or receive tanks from other countries ...
Ukraine’s American-made M-1 Abrams tanks apparently began rolling toward the front line in Ukraine earlier this month. A photo that circulated online on Nov. 6 seems to depict an M-1 staging somewhere ...
Russia has more tanks than Ukraine, more updated tanks than Ukraine, and more tank options. But the country has thus far failed to effectively use its battle fleet, suffering extreme losses. See how ...