“US Greenlights Proposed Sale of Abrams Tanks to Bahrain!”
The United States has sanctioned the transfer of 50 sophisticated Abrams tanks to Bahrain in an agreement valued at $2.2 billion, as announced by the US State Department.
This transaction is designed to bolster Bahrain’s capacity to address present and upcoming threats by furnishing a reliable military force that can discourage foes and engage in regional missions alongside the United States and other allied nations.
The agreement encompasses the provision of spare components, ammunition, and training tools, along with the deployment of 30 American contractors and one government representative to Bahrain for a duration of up to five years to oversee the instruction.
Bahrain is recognized as a prominent non-NATO associate and accommodates the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, which enables it to enjoy a notable defense partnership with the United States.
The US State Department informed Congress on Tuesday of its endorsement to transfer 50 M1A2 Abrams tanks to Bahrain.
The M1A2 SEPv3 tank represents the most cutting-edge Abrams model currently operational. The US Army had intended a relatively minor enhancement to the SEPv4 version, but in September, the Army declared the cancellation of that initiative in favor of developing a more extensive variant of the Abrams.
Here are some more specifics regarding the agreement:
- The tanks will be outfitted with the latest innovations, featuring a new turret, a more robust engine, and enhanced armor.
- The agreement also includes the provision of spare components, ammunition, and training apparatus.
- The training will be carried out by US contractors and government representatives.
- The transaction is anticipated to require five years for completion.
