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The Army has developed new protective armor for M1A2 Abrams tanks using titanium metal converted from the Defense National Stockpile Center's stock of titanium sponge. The titanium armor provides added ballistic protection while reducing the overall weight of the tank by 10 percent (or 5 to 6 tons). Possible titanium components include the turret blowoff plates, armor side skirts, parts of the commander's hatch, and the gunner's primary sight cover.