MBT

German army, NATO response force or North Atlantic Treaty Organization armored crawler tanks and other military vehicles on the road of the city with soldiers.

German Military Deploys to Lithuania for the First Time Since WWII

In December 2023, Berlin and Vilnius agreed to a roadmap action plan that called for the stationing of thousands of foreign troops in Lithuania. Now, Germany plans to station 105...

A Bigger Foe Than Moscow: China Challenges the UK’s Challenger 3

The now-in-development Challenger 3 promises to be the most capable main battle tank (MBT) produced for the British Army. It may also be its last tank.

Pabrade/Lithuania October 21, 2019 US Army's 1st Armoured Battalion of the 9th Regiment, 1st Division from Fort Hood in Texas prepares an Abrams battle tank at the Pabrade railway station .

Australia Donated M1 Abrams MBTs Could be Stuck in Poland

Last year, Australia pledged to send forty-nine M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine. Those valuable vehicles are currently stuck in Poland, as operations at an American-run transfer facility are stalled.

Barcelona, Spain; June 1, 2024: Detail of two smiling tank soldiers peeking out of the hatches of the turret of the Leopard tank at the Bruch barracks.

Spain’s Leopard 2 MBTs Getting Major Upgrade

Spanish-based military company Indra Sistemas and its German counterpart, Rheinmetall Electronics, agreed to work together to enhance Madrid's fleet of Leopard 2E main battle tanks.

South Korea Sends over 100 K2 Black Panther Tanks to Poland

The South Korean K2 Black Panther is considered one of the most advanced MBTs in the world. Poland is set to strike a deal to acquire this impressive tank. The...

M60 tank alert in a savannah terrain.

The Sulieman-402: Far From Magnificent

It seems odd to believe that Tehran has adopted old American M60’s and endowed them with a more regionally fitting name, however, the history and performance of this MBT are...

The Best Tank You’ve Never Heard Of: South Korea’s K2 Black Panther

The K2 is one of the most expensive MBTs in the world. But its price tag reflects its advanced features, including sophisticated composite armor, a high-performance engine, and an array...

Russia Is Mad: The New Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 and Leclerc Tanks are Coming

Summary and Key Points: Eurosatory 2024 in Paris showcased the latest in advanced military technology, including KNDS’s unveiling of the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0. -This new variant of the Leopard...

The War in Ukraine Proves Tanks Are Here To Stay (And Fight)

Summary: The main battle tank (MBT) remains vital in modern warfare despite challenges from advanced anti-tank weapons and drones. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reaffirmed the MBT’s importance,...

Ukraine Needs More M1 Abrams Tanks Now

Providing sufficient M1 Abrams tanks now would help Ukraine repel Russian attacks over the winter and set it up for a more vigorous spring offensive. Despite predictions for a swift...

Russia Claims Its Kornet Missile Can Kill Any Tank

The 9M133 Kornet (NATO reporting name: AT-14 Spriggan) first entered service with the Russian Army in 1998. The modern man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is intended to counter main battle tanks (MBT)....

Could Kim Jong-un’s Best Tanks Halt the U.S. Army?

Here’s What You Need to Know: In the event of war, the 105th would once again charge south, exploiting any breakthrough in ROK Army lines to make a dash towards Seoul...