In August 1990, Sheridans were airdropped into Saudi Arabia as the spearhead of the buildup of Operation Desert Shield. In October 1990, HASC  deferred the Block III main battle tank and directed the Army to make the AGS its top priority modernization program.
In August 1990, Sheridans were dropped by air in Saudi Arabia as part of the buildup for Operation Desert Shield. In October 1990, HASC delayed the Block III main battle tank and shifted focus to making the AGS their top modernization project.