A batch of T-90Ms was received by tankers involved in the SVO in Ukraine - Russian Defense Ministry

Vladislav Perminov

Партию Т-90М получили танкисты, задействованные в СВО на Украине - Минобороны России -

20.12.2022 14:08:05

       Moscow. December 20. Interfax - A batch of upgraded T-90M Proryv tanks has entered service with a tank unit of the Central Military District, whose units are fighting in the Special Military Operation Zone (SVO), the Russian Defense Ministry reports.

       "After the completion of combat coordination, the tank crews will begin to perform tasks as part of the Brave grouping of subunits," the statement said.

       According to open data, the T-90M is the latest modification of the Russian T-90 main battle tank. The T-90M is equipped with a new combat turret module with a powerful 125-millimeter cannon that provides the use of new ammunition, as well as a guided missile that can destroy enemy armored vehicles at a distance of up to 5 km. The high speed characteristics of the T-90M, fuel efficiency and power reserve are provided by a diesel engine with a capacity of 1,130 liters. with.

       The T-90M is distinguished by all-round protection, a modern all-day highly automated fire control system and increased survivability.

       According to the commander of a tank platoon, quoted by the press service of the Ministry of Defense, the main difference between the T-90M Proryv tanks is that they are modernized, they have system surveillance, a thermal imager system, the Accord turret rotates, I can switch to the gunner, I can shoot from the cannon for the commander," the officer noted

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Allison Transmission Awarded $51M Contract to Support Abrams Tank Production

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Allison Transmission Awarded $51M Contract to Support Abrams Tank Production | Manufacturing.net

Deliveries and technical support under this contract will begin in January 2023 and continue through March 2024.

IEN Staff

Dec 14, 2022

 

Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has been awarded a $51 million contract for the X1100-3B1 transmission and technical support for the Abrams Main Battle Tank used by the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

“The Abrams is the most prevalent main battle tank in the free world, and the recent announcement of defense sales expanding to Taiwan, Australia and Poland increases its presence to eight U.S. partner nations. Allison is proud to support the U.S. Army and our global customers today and for decades to come,” said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs, Allison Transmission.

Deliveries and technical support under this contract will begin in January 2023 and continue through March 2024.

The Abrams tank, introduced in the early 1980s, has been the subject of continuous capability improvements throughout its service life. Similarly, Allison continues to develop innovative enhancements to meet customer demand while ensuring transmission longevity and performance.

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Magellan Aerospace Signs Agreement With BAE for F-35 Aircraft Assemblies

Matt Ellis

MAGELLAN AEROSPACE SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BAE SYSTEMS FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES - Magellan Aerospace

Toronto, Ontario – 9 December 2022 – Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan”) announced today that it will continue producing F-35 Lightning II (“F-35”) horizontal tail assemblies under an agreement with BAE Systems. This significant, multi-year agreement is the continuation of contract awards made to Magellan by BAE Systems and will further Magellan’s participation on the global program.

Magellan and BAE Systems have been working together to produce horizontal tails for the global F-35 program for more than a decade, signing the original Letter of Intent for this agreement in 2006. Both companies have since made significant investment in facilities, technologies and training to ensure the successful delivery of these flight-critical assemblies to F-35 prime contractor Lockheed Martin.  The horizontal tail assemblies produced at Magellan’s facility in Winnipeg, MB, will be used on the Conventional Takeoff and Landing variant of the F-35. Magellan is targeting to produce more than 1,000 ship sets of horizontal tail assemblies over the life of the F-35 program.

“Magellan has been able to achieve and maintain the maximum production rate per year during the COVID-19 crisis.  The award of this agreement to Magellan and the ongoing demand for horizontal tails will enable our rate to be maintained for another three years,” said Mr. Phillip Underwood, Magellan’s President and CEO. “Magellan is proud to be contributing on a critical program, from the earliest days, supporting all of the global customers in this unprecedented international enterprise.”

Magellan is excited to continue to participate on the F-35 program that includes eight international partners — the U.S., United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, Norway, Denmark and Canada. Eight Foreign Military Sales customers are also procuring and operating the F-35 ­— Israel, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Belgium, Singapore, Finland, and Switzerland.

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