IS there any truth in the story

[Ryan]

All have gone through the Abrams Integrated Management program (AIM) and have been upgraded to the Situation Awareness (SA) standard. Equipment includes:
TALIN far target locater
Biocular image control unit systems
Raytheon Block 1B HTI 2nd Gen FLIR
Blue force tracker movement tracking system transponder
Defence advanced GPS receiver
Force 21 Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) computer

Australian only options include:
F-88A2C rifle mounts
Extended turret bustle rack
Rear mounted tank infantry phone
External NATO Slave connector box
Modified fording kit
Crew fans
A fridge
And Commander's umbrella

Thanks to Aussie defender for the info.