Abrams has been fielded in 3 configurations by the Australian Army.
3 Brigade’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment operates the M1A2 SEPv3, of which Australia has received 75 platforms. It is the world’s premier main battle tank and the most recent evolution of a proven capability. It provides soldiers with a decisive edge on the battlefield by combining speed, heavy protective armour and a fearsome 120mm main gun. 3 Brigade’s 3 Combat Engineering Regiment (CER) also operates the M1110 Assault Breacher Vehicle and M1150 Joint Assault Bridge variants of the Abrams. Australia will receive 47 of these combat engineering vehicles, leveraging the reliable, widely-supported and maintainable Abrams hull system.
General Dynamics Land Systems is under contract to deliver over 350 M1A2 SEPv3 to three international customers as well as the to the US Army. The M1A2 SEPv3 configuration features technological advancements in communications, reliability, sustainment and fuel efficiency, plus upgraded armour.
General Dynamics Land Systems has a long pedigree and worldwide experience in delivering tracked and wheeled military vehicles, alongside specialist knowledge in complex, scalable Electronic Architectures. It delivers, amongst others, the Abrams Main Battle Tank, the AJAX Family of Vehicles, Stryker, the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) and the Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush – Protected (MRAP) family of vehicles.
