military developments to integrate radar and computer processors into new and upgraded armored combat vehicles to enable these battlefield behemoths to defend themselves from rocket-propelled grenades, anti-tank guided missiles, and similar threats.
This action is part of a long string of U.S.
General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, Mich., designer of the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank, took one of the latest moves toward active vehicle protection last month when the Army awarded the company a $280.1 million order to procure kits for the Trophy expedited active protection system aboard M1A2 Abrams SEPv2 and SEPv3 tanks. The MIL & AERO COMMENTARY – Active protection for armored combat vehicles - or the ability to destroy incoming anti-tank weapons before they hit - is on the verge of widespread deployment, as combat vehicle manufacturers start to consider active protection to be an essential part of modern design.
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