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General Dynamics Enhances Abrams Tanks with Loitering Munitions
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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.