* Local alternative will replace U.S.-made ammunition * New shells "more effective against guerrilla tactics" * New tanks getting anti-rocket defences after losses (Adds tank defence system, ...
February 16, 2024: After two decades of development the U.S. Army’s new XM-AMP Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round is finally ready to be issued for use by 120mm M1 tank guns. The new shells ...
An explosion last month at a munitions storage facility on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, occurred when Japanese soldiers accidentally detonated a fuse on a World War II-era anti-tank shell, Japan’s ...
The 120mm M829 depleted uranium shell packs a wallop when shot by the Abrams. Nicknamed the “Silver Bullet,” during Operation Desert Storm, the M829 dominated the battlefield and took out numerous ...
Fleet owners should plan regular tank inspections based on standards and spill prevention plans. Gather past inspection records and ensure the inspector has the necessary access and equipment ...