“Collins Aerospace Secures $24 Million Contract to Power U.S. Army with Cutting-Edge Electric Generators”
(U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center)
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, has secured a $24 million contract for the manufacturing and delivery of electric generators along with containers to the United States Army Anniston Depot, bolstering the U.S. Army’s Abrams M1A2 Main Battle Tank.
As a component of the Army’s System Enhanced Package version 3 (SEPv3), aimed at elevating the M1A2’s efficiency and prolonging its operational lifespan, Collins’ generator provides 50 percent more onboard energy than the platform’s traditional system within the same footprint, thereby increasing the tank’s durability and dependability.
“Throughout our organization, we are utilizing electric power—from commercial aerospace to defense systems—to meet the changing requirements of our clientele,” remarked Russell Andrey, program manager for Collins Aerospace. “So far, Collins has supplied 800 electric generators in support of the SEPv3 initiative, delivering essential power, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance on the battlefield.”
The enhanced power output from the electric generator significantly boosts the M1A2’s survivability by facilitating the integration of sophisticated systems, such as laser detection units and radio jamming technologies. The generator employs advanced magnetics and proactive load management to maintain 100 percent rated power across the M1A2’s operational spectrum. Furthermore, this cutting-edge system is equipped with improved digital functionalities through its advanced generator control and communication capabilities.
The generators designed by Collins Aerospace are compatible with the same space as the traditional system, eliminating the need for extensive modifications to the vehicle or its existing electrical systems layout.
