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Allison Transmission Secures $97 Million Contract to Deliver Propulsion Systems for 2026 Abrams Tank Orders

1. Allison Transmission wins a $97 million contract for Abrams Tank support. 2. The X1100 transmission has powered the Abrams for nearly five decades. 3. Recent innovations include electric hybrid propulsion and advanced diagnostics. 4. Allison aims to enhance vehicle efficiency and service continuity. 5. Increased defense contracts may positively influence ALSN's market position.

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The significant contract and ongoing role in defense position ALSN favorably. Historical contracts have led to stock price increases as defense budgets have expanded.

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The contract not only provides immediate revenue but underscores ALSN's long-term role in defense, likely boosting investor confidence.

Why Long Term?

The ongoing support and advancements in technology for defense vehicles ensure lasting revenue growth and stability for ALSN.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission, a global leader in propulsion solutions for defense and commercial vehicles, has been awarded a $97 million contract to support the U.S. Army's Abrams Main Battle Tank program. With a legacy of engineering excellence and battlefield-proven reliability, Allison's X1100™ cross-drive transmission has powered the Abrams platform since its inception, delivering unmatched performance for nearly five decades. Allison Transmission, a global leader in propulsion solutions for defense and commercial vehicles, has been awarded a $97 million contract to support the U.S. Army’s Abrams Main Battle Tank program. "Allison has been an integral part of the Abrams program from the beginning," said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs, Allison Transmission. "From its 1970s origins to today's advanced variants, our transmissions have enabled the Abrams to maneuver with precision and resilience in the world's most demanding environments, when failure is not an option." Allison's X1100 cross-drive was engineered to meet the Army's ambitious mobility and survivability goals with follow-on enhancement and changes to meet the battlefield requirements. Combining steering, braking and gear shifting into a single compact unit was revolutionary at the time, enabling seamless power transfer and high-torque capacity under extreme conditions. 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 reinforces Allison's commitment to supporting the Army's need for continuity of service, operational resilience and mission readiness around the globe.Allison's defense portfolio continues to evolve with recent investments in electric hybrid propulsion enabling silent mobility, digital diagnostics and modular drivetrain systems. These innovations align with the Army's goals for reduced logistical footprints, enhanced fuel efficiency and future-ready vehicle architectures.For more information about Allison's advancements in the defense industry, visit AllisonTransmission.com. About Allison TransmissionAllison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining, construction and agriculture) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.SOURCE Allison Transmission, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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