The M1A2S conversion is aimed to increase the efficiency and capability of the tank. It is designed to overcome challenges of new and emerging threats associated with next-generation warfare. Over the years, General Dynamics has maintained a longstanding strategic alliance with the U.S. defense establishments and tries to meet its commitments in terms of maintaining product and service standards along with delivery timing. The company's Abrams tanks provide troops with a proven and supreme decisive edge. Apart from these, survivability, mobility, adaptability and maintainability are other important features of the tank. These traits make the Abrams tanks formidable and invincible on the battlefield. We remind investors that General Dynamics not only reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings but also raised its 2015 profit guidance on higher defense orders and solid demand for its Gulfstream planes. Revenues increased 3.1% driven mainly by the Marine segment (up 14.7%).