Argentina reveals TAM upgrade

Jane’s IHS is reporting that Argentina has revealed a new prototype of a modernized TAM tank.  This vehicle is being developed in collaboration with Israel Military Industries (IMI),  Elbit, and Tadiran.  An initial prototype called the TAM 2C was introduced in 2013.  This new version is called TAM 2IP and consists of a new armor package.  The armor is based on IMI’s Iron Wall Design and can be added to any TAM tank, either modernized or not.  The prototype was displayed during the Argentine Army Day celebrations on May 29.