main battle tanks

Apr- 2025 -

11 April

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A Georgian Armed Forces T-72 tank fires during a combined arms live fire demonstration at the Vaziani training area in the country of Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Noble Partner 22 builds multinational interoperability between allied and partner nations, increasing readiness and improving multinational command and control capabilities. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Czech Republic Ships Last T-72M1 Tanks to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has transferred the last of the T-72M1 main battle tanks it had pledged to Ukraine in response to Russia’s continuing aggression.

Mar- 2025 -

12 March

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Russia to Supply New Engines for Indian Army T-72 Soviet Battle Tanks

The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rosoboronexport a $248-million contract to deliver modern engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks.

10 March

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Republic of Korea Soldiers, display the K2 Black Panther during the 75th Republic of Korea Armed Forces parade, in Seoul, South Korea, on September 26, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jason Palacios)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland to Double Black Panther Tank Order From South Korea

Poland has revealed its plan to acquire additional K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea as part of its army’s heavy fleet expansion.

Jan- 2025 -

31 January

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

France Orders Renovation of 100 Additional Leclerc Tanks

The French defense procurement agency has ordered the modernization of an additional 100 Leclerc main battle tanks.

30 January

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Italy to Buy 1,000 Lynx Combat Vehicles, Up to 380 Panther Tanks

Italy has affirmed its plan to acquire over 1,000 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks from Rheinmetall.

29 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’

The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.

21 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

Four Legacy Rounds Into One: New Abrams Tank Ammo Enters Full-Rate Production

The US Army has approved the full-rate production of its M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round, designed to provide next-generation firepower to M1 Abrams tanks.

21 January

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