main battle tanks

KNDS Unveils More Upgrades for Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 Tank Concept

KNDS has introduced an updated version of its Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank concept at a defense convention in France, highlighting an unmanned turret design and a reduced three-person crew for future tank operations.

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Tanks With 10kW Lasers: India Explores New Layer of Armored Protection

The Indian Army is exploring a new approach to protecting T-90 and Arjun tanks on drone-saturated battlefields: equipping them with 10-kilowatt-class laser weapons.

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KNDS, RITEK Open Leopard 2A8 Tank Factory in Norway

KNDS Deutschland and automotive servicing company RITEK have inaugurated a new manufacturing center for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank in Levanger, Norway.

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New Capability Allows Taiwan’s M60A3 Tanks to Handle Two Targets at Once

A new version of Taiwan’s legacy M60A3 Patton tank has recently come into view, featuring a digitalized fire-control system that allows simultaneous tracking and engagement of separate targets.

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France to Study Backup Tank Amid Leclerc Replacement Delays

France has proposed legislation to research a temporary main battle tank to replace its Leclerc fleet amid delays in the Main Ground Combat System program.

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South Korea Reimagines ‘K2’ Main Battle Tank for Middle Eastern Fronts

Hyundai Rotem is preparing to push its K2 main battle tank into the Middle East, unveiling a redesigned variant tailored to take on the region’s scorching hot weather and bypass export restrictions.

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Formula One-Style Cockpit Emerges as New Detail on Next-Gen M1E3 Abrams Tank

With the M1E3 Abrams beginning to take shape, details about the US Army’s next-gen main battle tank have also started to emerge, including a cockpit inspired by “Formula One.”

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Leopards Out: Spain Bets on Indra for Futuristic Main Battle Tanks

The future of Spain’s armored forces may rest on a new mission given to Indra: developing a next-gen replacement for the country’s aging Leopard 2E main battle tanks.

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Tatra to Assemble 150 Leopard 2A8 Hulls for KNDS

Czech defense contractor Tatra Defence has signed a deal to build 150 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks for KNDS Deutschland.

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Rolls-Royce Lands 300+ Engine Order to Power New European Leopard 2 Fleets

KNDS has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for European Leopard 2 main battle tanks.

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