General Dynamics Land Systems has secured a $716.2 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Army to support the service’s Abrams family of vehicles, Joint Assault Bridge armored military engineering vehicle and assault breacher vehicles.
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How Will GLDS Support the Army Under the $716M Contract?
The Department of War said Thursday that the General Dynamics business unit will provide vehicle maintenance, fielding and de-processing, program management, and training services to the Army.
The contract also covers modification work orders and support for Foreign Military Sales requirements.
The anticipated period of performance is five years, ending on April 30, 2031. The place of performance will be determined with each order.
The Army issued a request for proposals for the requirements on SAM.gov in November 2025 and received one bid.
The Army Contracting Command at Detroit Arsenal in Michigan serves as the contracting activity.
The award comes nearly a year after GDLS secured a $150 million cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee contract to support the Army’s Abrams Engineering Program. The company will also deliver Abrams battle tank sustainment support and related equipment to the Kuwaiti government under a $325 million FMS request approved in June 2025.
What Is the Abrams Family of Vehicles?
The Abrams Family of Vehicles is a series of main battle tanks designed to deliver firepower, protection and mobility for the U.S. Army. Since its debut in 1980, the Abrams platform has undergone continuous upgrades, allowing it to remain a dominant force on the battlefield.
The family includes several key variants: the M1A1, M1A2 and subvariants. The M1A2 SEPv3, which GDLS described as “the most lethal and survivable tank,” integrates modern technology with proven firepower to provide improved survivability and future-ready capabilities.
