the U.S. Army deployed armored division in Estonia.

the U.S. Army has deployed tanks M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams in 100 km from the Russian border, the defence-blog.com. According to the information portal, tanks deployed to conduct joint military exercises with the Estonian army.

American servicemen will take part in the exercises Siil 2015 ("Hedgehog 2015"), which will be held from 4 to 15 may. Maneuvers are expected to be large, only Estonian soldiers in them will be involved about 13 thousand. In addition to tanks arrived in Estonia American and other auxiliary equipment of the vehicle.

Modification SEP V2 is different with new fluorescent and infrared sights, the availability of remote-controlled module commander (CROWS II), auxiliary power systems and phone to communicate with the accompanying tank infantry, new colour displays and climate system that supports a certain temperature inside the tank required for electronics work.

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