Event Brief
U.S. cancels Abrams upgrade after weight nears 80 tons
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: After two decades of upgrades pushed the M1 Abrams to nearly 80 tons, the U.S. Army canceled its latest upgrade and started over.
WHO: U.S. Army
WHAT: Canceled the latest M1 Abrams upgrade and started over with a replacement design (M1E3).
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The tank’s upgraded weight nearly reached 80 tons, straining bridges and logistics.
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