The 1980s-era Abrams tank lives on with new weapons

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. It may have the same basic external configuration, weight and 120mm cannon, but today's Abrams tank is, simply put, far more lethal than ever before due to the addition of sensors, ammunition, armor, EW (Electronic Warfare) and new weapons. The battle-tested platform has over the years, continued to incorporate cutting-edge innovations. For example, the Army is now testing and preparing a new Advanced.