What, where, how: After the Abrams-for-Ukraine announcement, a host of questions
In picking the precise type of M1 tank to send, the US must choose between giving Ukraine the best tech possible and risking the capture of secrets by Russia.By ASHLEY ROQUE and SYDNEY J. FREEDBERG JR. on January 27, 2023 at 2:48 PM
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Originally, the Pentagon sought to send the more modern M1A2 variants to Ukraine, but changed its plans in March. . .
US to give Ukraine Abrams tanks without ‘sensitive technology’ – media
The tanks that Washington plans to send to Kiev will first be stripped of modern armor and electronics, Western outlets have reported
"The US-made Abrams tanks that Washington promised to Kiev might arrive in Ukraine without some of their advanced equipment, several Western news media outlets have reported.
- Such components are considered too “sensitive” and too “sophisticated” to be handed over to the Ukrainian military, they said.
- The US tanks are deemed to be more “complicated platforms” than other Western heavy armor and operating them would require more training, the outlet said.
- “A simpler variant is better suited given the time constraints,” Marina Miron, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, told the media outlet.
- Yet, according to Miron, that also makes these tanks more difficult to maintain and operate on the battlefield.
Last week, Politico reported that the US might supply the first six to eight tanks out of a battalion promised by the White House in September.
The outlet also claimed that “the older vehicles are being stripped of their most sensitive technology, including in some cases secret depleted uranium armor, before they can be sent to Ukraine.”
- Originally, the Pentagon sought to send the more modern M1A2 variants to Ukraine, but changed its plans in March and opted for the older M1A1.
- According to earlier media reports, the list of “sensitive” technologies Kiev will not be allowed to get its hands on also includes the tanks’ fire control systems.
- The US reportedly fears they might be captured by Russia.
Washington has already supplied Kiev with around half of the 190 promised Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFV).
- Many of them have been destroyed or captured by Russian forces during a largely unsuccessful Ukrainian counteroffensive that was launched in early June.
- Ukrainian troops reportedly cannibalized the damaged American IFVs for parts.
The Russian onslaught has ripped Ukraine's counterattack attempts apart. Even advanced western weapons have failed to provide Kyiv with the desired results. Coming to Ukraine's "rescue," the U.S. is ...
31 July 2023
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and related equipment -- The estimated total program cost is $2.53 billion.
Nov 9, 2023
Romania - M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.53 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- The Government of Romania has requested to buy fifty-four (54) M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tanks; fifty-four (54) M1A1 Structures; four (4) M88A2 HERCULES Combat Recovery Vehicles; four (4) M1110 Joint Assault Bridges; four (4) M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles; four (4) Heavy Assault Scissor Bridges (HASB); fifty-four (54) M240C 7.62mm machine guns; ten (10) AGT1500 Gas Turbine engines; five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) 120mm M1147 High Explosive, Multipurpose, Tracer (HEMP-T) cartridges; and four thousand two hundred thirty (4,230) 120mm M1002 Target Practice Multipurpose, Tracer (TPMP-T) cartridges. Also included are mine rollers; Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter (EHET) M1300 tractors with M1302 trailer with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) M978A4 with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Tank Rack Modules (TRM) M107A1 fuel trailer (2500 gal) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; HEMTT A4 M1120 Load Handling System (LHS ) with B-Kit/Frag Kit; Ml076Al with flat rack and B-Kit/Frag Kit; Forward Repair Systems; trailer mounted generators; Common Remote Operated Weapons Station Low Profile (CROWS-LP); M2A1 .50 caliber machine guns; communications equipment; global positioning system (GPS) receivers; service and training ammunition; spare and repair parts; Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE); technical manuals and publications; maintenance trainers; gunnery training systems; tank driver’s trainers; new equipment training; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services; concurrent spare parts; Field Service Representative (FSR) support; Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); Next Generation Automatic Test System (NGATS); logistics products; tank range upgrade; Intensive Management Office (IMO); Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO); Program Management Reviews (PMR); test measurement and diagnostic equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $2.53 billion.
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Download free sample pagesThe proposed sale will improve Romania’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. Romania will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be
- General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI; BAE Systems, York, PA;
- Leonardo DRS, Arlington, VA;
- Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ;
- Raytheon Company, McKinney, TX;
- Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL;
- L3 Harris, Melbourne, FL;
- American Apex Corporation, Delaware, OH;
- Allison Transmissions, Indianapolis, IN;
- Pearson Engineering, New Castle, United Kingdom;
- Amentum, Chantilly, VA;
- CAE, Chantilly, VA;
- Palomar, Carlsbad, CA;
- Boeing Company, Arlington, VA;
- Fibrotex, Stearns, KY; and
- US Ordnance, McCarran, NV.
- There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately (22) U.S. Government and (52) U.S. contractor representatives to travel to Romania for a duration of up to five years to support equipment fielding and training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
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