The State Department has approved a possible $600 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Iraq for M1A1 Abrams tank ammunition and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support. General Dynamics [GD] Ordnance Tactical Systems would be the primary contractor.46...
In March 2009, the TACOM LCMC awarded a $33m contract to GDLS for long-lead materials to produce 140 M1A1 SA (situational awareness) tanks for the Iraq programme. The tanks are fitted with FLIR thermal site, tank urban survivability kit (TUSK) enhancements and a driver’s vision-enhancing ...