Tanks might not reach Ukraine this year, US Army secretary saysThe US Army is weighing options to get tanks to Ukraine, but delivery won't happen right away.By Jen Judson3 months ago
The Army’s last armor-on-armor mishap like the one at Fort Bliss was more than 30 years agoAn M1 Abrams main battle tank has reportedly fired on another tank in an accident during a tank qualification exercise at Fort Bliss on July 20.By Zach England3 years ago
Army investigating how M1 Abrams accidentally fired on another tank at Fort Bliss, injuring a soldierAn M1 Abrams main battle tank has reportedly fired on another tank in an accident during a tank qualification exercise at Fort Bliss on July 20.By Zach England3 years ago
Abrams crews will be using new kit in Europe in 2020 to counter proliferation of portable rockets, missiles“We have seen a proliferation of ATGMs — high-quality ATGMs like the Kornet advanced models — throughout the world,” the Army Europe commander said.By Kyle Rempfer3 years ago
Testing begins this summer on ‘soft kill,’ ‘hard kill’ systems to protect ground vehiclesThe combined systems give crews a toolkit to counter incoming missile fire.By Todd South4 years ago
Pentagon says Iraqi train-and-equip mission could end if attacks on Kurds continueThe U.S. may consider ceasing its massive train-and-equip program of Iraqi forces if they continue an offensive against Iraqi Kurds in Kirkuk, the Pentagon said Monday.By Joe Gould, Tara Copp, Associated Press and Shawn Snow6 years ago