The End Of The M1 Abrams?
The U.S. Army prepared for a temporary end to the production of the M1 Abrams at the Lima Army Tank Plant from 2013 to 2016 to save over $1 billion. In August 2013, Congress allocated $181 million for buying parts and upgrading Abrams systems to alleviate the risks of sustained development and production. General Dynamics claims that a total shutdown, subject to the length of time, would have cost $1.1-1.6 billion for the line to reopen.