THE FIRST CONSIDERATION IS THE ADDITION OF A NEW M829A3 SHELL WHICH WE’VE ALSO SEEN REQUESTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR. WE’VE DISCUSSED THIS OPTION, BUT THE ADDITION OF THIS SHELL IN COMPARISON WITH THE M829A2 WILL NOT ENHANCE THE ABRAMS CAPABILITY AGAINST TOP-TIER VEHICLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH MODERN ARMOR AND BUILT-IN ERA SYSTEMS.