Army Displays New Version of Abrams Tank at Detroit Auto Show

The US Army unveiled a new version of its iconic Abrams tank at the Detroit Auto Show in what it hopes will be an example of a new, more streamlined way of producing major new weapons systems.

General Dynamics Land Systems’ M1E3 Abrams has a new transmission, a new hybrid engine, defensive systems that can shoot down enemy missiles and a Formula One-style cockpit. It’s the work of more than 10 companies including the defense unit of Caterpillar Inc., whose engine replaces Honeywell International Inc.’s AGT1500.