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General Dynamics To Upgrade More M1A1 Abrams Tanks To SEP V2 Version

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Monday, February 3rd, 2014

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General Dynamics To Upgrade More M1A1 Abrams Tanks To SEP V2 Version

General Dynamics M1A1 Abrams main battle tank. Photo: General Dynamics

The Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command awarded General Dynamics [GD] Land Systems $72.7 million under an existing contract to upgrade 12 M1A1 Abrams tanks to the M1A2 Systems Enhancement Package (SEP) V2 configuration. The M1A2 SEP V2 is the most technologically advanced digital tank that includes improved color displays, day and night thermal sights, commander remote operated weapon station (CROWS II), a Thermal Management System (TMS) and a tank-infantry phone, the company said in a Feb. 3 statement. This contract…

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