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M1E3: The US Army’s tank 'answer' to the drone age

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 ...
The U.S. Army is fast-tracking a new main battle tank, the M1E3, designed to be lighter, faster and more survivable — reflecting lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. General Dynamics Land ...
Summary: Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported that tank production has ramped up significantly at an Omsk factory, exceeding targets to replenish battlefield losses in Ukraine, where over ...
As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable. By Lara Jakes Lara Jakes writes about weapons and military aid for Ukraine. The drone ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and author Russia continues to produce T-90M tanks, the best tank in ...
It's hard to overstate just how prolific drones are becoming in modern warfare. In July 2025, Russia used 700 drones in a single night of the war in Ukraine. Drones such as the deadly Shaheds used by ...
Summary and Key Points: Winston Churchill famously described Russia as “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma,” highlighting the West’s difficulty in understanding its motivations. This ...