I mean, why haven't we started this yet?
Anyhow, I found lots of data on US AFV upgrades in the new budget data. It looks like we've already made quite a few 30 mm stryker prototypes and 8-9 M1A2 ECP prototypes.
https://www.bga-aeroweb.com/Defense/...T&E-FY2016.pdf
They're aiming to preserve the current mobility while upgrading and augmenting the existing systems. It sounds rather similar to the Bundwheser's recently rumored Leo-2A8 upgrade program.
It also shows that they're planning on fielding the M1A2 ECP 1A starting from FY 2020 Q3. No word on the fielding date for the ECP 1B.
Anyhow, I found lots of data on US AFV upgrades in the new budget data. It looks like we've already made quite a few 30 mm stryker prototypes and 8-9 M1A2 ECP prototypes.
https://www.bga-aeroweb.com/Defense/...T&E-FY2016.pdf
The Abrams ECP 1B (formerly ECP 2) program consists mainly of lethality improvements. The primary focus is the integration of Improved Forward Looking Infrared (IFLIR) and the integration of Ammunition Data Link (ADL) for the Advanced Multi-purpose (AMP) round.
It also shows that they're planning on fielding the M1A2 ECP 1A starting from FY 2020 Q3. No word on the fielding date for the ECP 1B.
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