The Brits fielded a potent main battle tank late in the Cold War. It has been extensively upgraded since then but could now be at the limit of upgradability. The Challenger 2 has been a mainstay for ...

As part of its modernization efforts, the British Army decided to upgrade a relatively small number (148) of Challenger 2 tanks into the Challenger 3. The new tank will have a crew of four, ...

Key Points and Summary - The UK's Challenger 3 program represents a significant and relatively cost-effective modernization of its armored forces, but the plan to field only 148 of these tanks by 2030 ...

The Challenger 3’s most notable advancement lies in its innovative turret and weaponry. The integration of the Rheinmetall Leopard 2 L55 A1 smoothbore cannon marks a significant upgrade, allowing the ...

Summary: The British military faces significant challenges, with dwindling resources and the British Royal Navy overextending its budget on two large aircraft carriers. The British Army’s ground ...

Rheinmetall unveiled the U.K.’s new Challenger 3 main battle tank to the public at a British Army event this week, with upgraded armor and a 120mm smoothbore cannon for what the company calls the most ...

LONDON — The Challenger 3 program has reached another milestone on its way to provide the British Army with a new generation of main battle tanks, contractor RBSL has announced. The Rheinmetall-BAE ...

RBSL selects Elbit Systems UK ELAWS protection system for Challenger 3. (RBSL) Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) will deliver its laser protection system for Challenger 3 main battle tanks (MBTs). ESUK has been ...

What's amazing about the first version of the Challenger is that it holds the record for the furthest sucessful tank kill ever carried out. During the Gulf War, the Challenger was able to blow up an ...

Soldiers work on a Challenger 2 main battle tank during during the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers training exercise called "Iron Challenge" at the Longmoor training area, near Bordon, ...

British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks have arrived in Ukraine and will soon begin combat missions, the country’s defence minister has said. The UK promised 14 of the vehicles to Ukraine, a ...