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NAMC to improve Abrams engines under new OTA

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15 September 2026

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technology

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Defense Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Army awarded the National Advanced Mobility Consortium a $2.5 billion ceiling OTA to support M1 Abrams engine improvements, with initial $11.8 million R&D funding in FY2026, advancing the Total Integrated Engine Revitalization (TIGER) initiative addressing engine supply chain and technology sourcing.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prepare for new demand in upgraded tank engine parts as the Army opens a $2.5 billion procurement channel that cuts usual acquisition times. Lockheed and other suppliers will be buyers for new tech solutions feeding into Abrams upgrades.

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