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General Dynamics Enhances Abrams Tanks with Loitering Munitions

12/10/2025

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General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is advancing the PERCH system for M1A2 Abrams tanks, integrating Switchblade loitering munitions to enable surveillance and engagement from protected positions.
The demonstration occurred at the Machine Assisted Rugged Sapper (MARS) event in October 2025.
GDLS plans upgrades to speed reloads.
GDLS is in discussions with the U.S. Army for testing in 2026, signaling a shift toward standardizing loitering munitions on armored platforms.

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General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is advancing the PERCH system for M1A2 Abrams tanks, integrating Switchblade loitering munitions to enable surveillance and engagement from protected positions.
The demonstration occurred at the Machine Assisted Rugged Sapper (MARS) event in October 2025.
GDLS plans upgrades to speed reloads.
GDLS is in discussions with the U.S. Army for testing in 2026, signaling a shift toward standardizing loitering munitions on armored platforms.