![]() ![]() Regarding the operation of Australia’s MBTs with infantry, during manoeuvre, currently the latter has the United Defence/BAE Systems M113AS tracked armoured personnel carrier which does not have the speed or protection to operate close to the M1A1. ![]() Since 2013 a $59 million Tank Technical Refresh and Remediation Programme has been underway to extend the vehicle’s life to 2035. The Australian models include the Tank Urban Survivability Kit developed as a result of lessons learned in US Army urban operations in Iraq. The Royal Australian Army Armour Corps currently has 59 General Dynamics M1A1s Abrams acquired for the 1st Armoured Regiment. So, in the MBT domain, what are Asia-Pacific armies seeking and what are their plans? The indigenous K2 Black Panther development has not only provided the ROK with one of the most highly advanced MBTs but has also generated potential export opportunities. For example, technology from the Republic of Korea’s Agency for Defence Development/Hyundai Rotem K2 Black Panther MBT, notably the tank’s main gun, has been selected to equip the Turkish Army’s Otokar Altay MBT. Meanwhile, locally developed MBTs are often developed in cooperation with third party defence companies, resulting in advanced designs which are being offered for export. Some armies have customized their MBTs for their local environments with air conditioning, improved armour and specialised urban combat packages. Today, MBTs being acquired by actors in the Asia-Pacific with modern armament, protection, and mobility. ![]()
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