Defense Blog: Mysterious version of Abrams tank was spotted in Romania
The mysterious version of the M1 Abrams tank was spotted during the opening ceremony for multinational exercise Justice Eagle 19 at Smardan Training Area, Romania, May 29, 2019.
Justice Eagle is a bilateral exercise that builds readiness, increases interoperability and enhances the bond between ally and partner militaries.
During this exercise, the U.S. Army has unveiled an advanced version of M1 Abrams tank with what appears to be a new armor package on its turret. According to military experts, this is modules of Trophy active protection system, which will help guard against anti-tank guided missiles and infantry anti-tank rockets. Also, they noted that the mysterious version of the M1 Abrams tank is called the M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 3 tank, or M1A2 SEPv3.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 4, 2019
Mysterious Version Of US Main Battle Tank Spotted In Romania -- Zero Hedge
Best Tank In the World (For Now): The Army's New M-1A2C Abrams Has Arrived -- National Interest
After experiencing Russian jamming up close in Syria, the Pentagon is scrambling to catch up -- Business Insider/Task & Purpose
US Aircraft Carrier Deployed over Iran Remains Outside Gulf -- Military.com/Canadian Press
US aircraft carrier yet to enter Persian Gulf amid tensions with Iran: report -- The Hill
The Navy and Air Force spent the weekend conducting simulated strikes on Iran's doorstep -- Task & Purpose/Business Insider
Stryker brigade will convert to armor this month as Army goes heavy for near-peer battle -- Army Times
The Army's working on a tiny assault rifle that can easily punch holes in Chinese and Russian body armor -- Business Insider/Task & Purpose
The Army Is Working On A Mini Assault Rifle That Performs Like An M4, But Is Half As Big -- Warzone/The Drive
The U.S. Army’s New Rifle Comes With Tech Found in Tanks and iPhones -- Popular Mechanics
Lockheed Martin Delivers 400th F-35, Hits 200,000 Flight-Hour Mark -- Sputnik
Military seeks further restrictions of airspace near Alaska station -- Stars and Stripes/AP
Navy Takes the ‘Space’ Out of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command -- USNI News
As the President wades into aircraft carrier design, the Navy stands firm -- Defense News
US House panel seeks to prevent Trump from retiring aircraft carrier early -- The Hill
Navy's Plan to Retire a Carrier Early Could Be Axed by New Bill -- Military.com
House panel would bar low-yield nuke deployment, Open Skies Treaty withdrawal -- Defense News
US House panel would block deployment of low-yield nukes -- The Hill
Military judge removes prosecutor from Navy SEAL murder case -- ABC News/AP
The Navy's lead prosecutor in a SEAL's war crimes trial just got the boot after he was accused of spying on defense attorneys and reporters -- Navy Times
The military is investigating after a Marine deployed to the US-Mexico border fired his weapon after he said he was attacked -- AP
White House Won't Fire Staffer Who Asked Navy to Hide USS McCain: Mulvaney -- Military.com
Russia Makes Unreliable Military Partner, Defense Leader Says -- US Department of Defense
Russia Tests New Missile Defense System, Military Says -- Moscow Times
Russia to demonstrate newest combat robot at Army-2019 defense show -- TASS
US State Department approves $1.7 billion sale of F-16s to Bulgaria -- Defense News
US will sell 34 surveillance drones to allies in South China Sea region to keep closer eye on Beijing’s activities -- SCMP
Report: China tests new SLBMs in waters near North Korea -- UPI
North Korea Remains in Compliance With Military Agreement: South Korean Defense Minister -- The Diplomat
US Army pumps out training exercises on Korean Peninsula, despite suspension of major drills -- Army times
Canada deploys military assets to monitor North Korean sanctions enforcement -- NK News
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