The tanks were refurbished by Hungarian specialists and were delivered in fully battle-ready condition in 2004. Training of personnel was also provided to the newly forming Iraqi Army. Iraq was planned to receive 280 M1A1M tanks from 2010 and 2013.
The refurbishment of tanks by Hungarian specialists and their delivery in fully operational condition to Iraq in 2004 were significant events.  Simultaneously, training for the newly formed Iraqi Army was provided. From 2010 to 2013, Iraq was planned to receive a substantial number of M1A1M tanks.