Meet the M1E3: The Army’s Tank ‘Answer’ to the Drone Age

Meet the M1E3: The Army’s Tank ‘Answer’ to the Drone Age

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Army is developing the M1E3, a significantly redesigned Abrams tank, skipping the planned M1A2 SEPv4. Distinct from the AbramsX technology demonstrator, the M1E3 aims to address modern threats, particularly drones. AbramsX Tank U.S. Army Image. -Key upgrades include a lighter 60-ton weight for better mobility, a fuel-efficient hybrid-electric engine reducing its signature, and an autoloader enabling a 3-person c…