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Allison Transmission Secures $97 Million Contract to Deliver Propulsion Systems for 2026 Abrams Tank Orders
Prnewswire· 2025-10-13 12:37
Today the X1100 continues to fulfill the Army's evolving operational needs, including its renewed emphasis on maintainability, modularity and lifecycle readiness. Since the start of the Abrams program, Allison has enabled transmission repair activity at the Army's Anniston depot by providing enhanced access to diagnostics, components and service protocols under the Army's recent right to repair initiative. Qualification of select Allison service channel members to support cross drive products further reinfo ...
Poland Selects Allison 3040 MX™ Cross-Drive Transmission for Amphibious Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Prnewswire· 2025-07-16 12:33
Core Insights - Allison Transmission has secured a new order for 3,040 MX™ cross-drive transmissions for Poland's Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program, which is expected to drive growth in the defense market [1] - The partnership with Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) aims to enhance cooperation on tracked vehicle programs and expand Allison's service network in Poland [1] Company Overview - Allison Transmission is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for both commercial and defense vehicles, and is the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions [5] - The company has a presence in over 150 countries and operates manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary, and India, along with regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China, and Brazil [5] Product Advancements - The 3040 MX transmission features improved maneuverability with high-speed reverse, integrated steering, better acceleration, and enhanced fuel economy [2][3] - It is based on Allison's proven X300 propulsion system, which has been utilized in European CV90 and Warrior IFV drivetrain solutions for over 30 years [3] Production and Future Plans - Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), a subsidiary of PGZ, is part of a consortium that will produce over 1,400 Borsuk tracked vehicles over the next 10-15 years [4] - The Borsuk is designed to replace the BWP-1 vehicle as the Polish military's tracked IFV and has been in testing since 2017, leading to a 2023 agreement with the Polish Ministry of Defense [4]