M1/M1A1 ABRAMS Tank (w/ 120mm Gun)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 157
- Short name
- M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1,200
- Contract obligations
- $4,082,300,754 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$573,210 |
| FY2025 | -$352,541 |
| FY2024 | $870,716 |
| FY2023 | $5,726,843 |
| FY2022 | -$8,210,768 |
| FY2021 | $37,195,420 |
| FY2020 | $16,171,247 |
| FY2019 | $54,979,836 |
| FY2018 | -$6,087,521 |
| FY2017 | $14,494,164 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. | $2,684,966,787 | |
| 2 | Honeywell International Inc. | $669,132,597 | |
| 3 | Allison Transmission, Inc. | $126,125,290 | |
| 4 | Contitech Usa, Inc. | $95,738,234 | |
| 5 | Canadian Commercial Corporation | $77,003,227 | |
| 6 | DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC | $66,679,152 | |
| 7 | Honeywell International Inc. | $43,075,957 | |
| 8 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $33,137,460 | |
| 9 | Allison Transmission Inc. | $28,324,143 | |
| 10 | LOC Performance Products LLC | $15,994,101 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The M1/M1A1 Abrams Tank program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Department of Defense under Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway designation. The program encompasses the acquisition and sustainment of the M1/M1A1 Abrams main battle tank platform, which features a 120mm main gun. This acquisition program supports the procurement of components, subsystems, and support equipment necessary to maintain and upgrade the Abrams tank fleet.
Contract awards under this program range from small purchases of specialized components valued at under $1,000 to major system contracts exceeding $220 million. Primary contracting activities include the Army Materiel Command, TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, and Defense Logistics Agency. General Dynamics Land Systems is a significant prime contractor, while numerous small businesses provide components and subsystems through set-aside contracts. Typical procurements include wiring harnesses, power supplies, optical systems, fire control components, and mechanical assemblies. Contract periods of performance generally range from six months to three years, with many awards including 100% quantity options. Total small business set-asides are frequently utilized, particularly for component-level acquisitions. Key places of performance include manufacturing facilities in New York, Connecticut, and various defense industrial locations supporting tank production and sustainment.
Quick answers
What is M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK?
M1/M1A1 ABRAMS Tank (w/ 120mm Gun) (M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK obligated on contracts?
1,200 contract awards are coded to M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK, and their actions have obligated $4,082,300,754 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK?
The contractors obligated the most on M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK contracts are General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. ($2,684,966,787), Honeywell International Inc. ($712,208,554 across 2 registrations) and Allison Transmission, Inc. ($126,125,290).
How much did M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK obligated -$352,541 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK?
The latest contract award coded to M1/M1A1 ABRAMS TANK is W912CH25P0055, awarded to Bevy Electronics Corp. on August 5, 2025.
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