The US Army has released the first detailed images of the next version of the Abrams tank with active protection systems, Defence Blog reported.

The new images—made at US Army Yuma Proving Ground—revealed the M1A2C Abrams main battle tank with the Rafael Advanced Defence Systems-developed Trophy HV hard-kill active protection systems (APSs).

The M1A2C is the latest variant of Abrams tanks in production, which is concluding testing at the Yuma Proving Ground. 

This version rectifies many of the space, weight, and power issues of this tank. The improvements focus on increasing the electrical power margin, Vehicle Health Management Systems, integrated counter-improvised explosive device protection, a new Auxiliary Power Unit, embedded training, and an ammunition data link.

Also, the M1A2C is equipped with Trophy APS that eliminates enemy threats, such as rocket propelled grenades and anti-tank guided missiles.