2020 It’s been nearly three years since since the Army took delivery of the first of its first souped-up M1 Abrams main battle tanks, and soldiers are already giving the new warhorses a workout.

The new Tianma-2 battle tank has been compared to the German Leopard 2A7/A8, known for its advanced and modern armor, firepower and digital systems.

This new variant will advance the armored corps' capabilities significantly when introduced. Meet the AbramsX: The Next Generation of U.S. Army Tanks For four decades the Abrams family of tanks ...

3), Fort Hood, Texas, July 20, 2020 ... Army, to meet new limits when fighting adversaries and engaging in large-scale ground combat operations. "This is the first time we have fielded a new tank ...