Allison Transmission has won an $80.6 million contract to provide upgraded and new X1100 cross-drive transmissions for the latest variants of the Abrams tank used by the US Army and Foreign Military Sales customers. The award follows an announcement early last year regarding the 2024 programme year.

The contract supports transmission demand at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima, Ohio, which manufactures new tanks. Additionally, kits purchased by the Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) will support overhaul and repair activities at Anniston Army Depot.

Dana Pittard, vice president for defence programmes, at Allison Transmission says the contract is “another milestone” in its ongoing multi-year agreement with the US Army and international allies.

The contract includes transmission repair kits, and delivery of new transmissions, as well as upgraded transmissions in the most current configuration with zero miles on critical components at significant savings compared to new units. Contract provisions include Allison system technical support to maintain essential drawings and technical data packages. Deliveries under the contract are expected to occur in 2025.