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The British military is feeding a 'load of data' from the war in Ukraine into its next-gen Challenger 3 main battle tank
yahoo.com • • world
Key Points:
- The UK's next-generation main battle tank, the Challenger 3, is a modernized upgrade of the Challenger 2, incorporating lessons from the war in Ukraine to improve digital systems, weaponry, and NATO compatibility.
- The tank features a smart targeting system adaptable for detecting drones, explosive reactive armor, and modular components that allow for drone-related equipment to be added as needed.
- Challenger 3 replaces the Challenger 2's rifled gun with a 120mm smoothbore main gun firing NATO-standard ammunition, alongside enhancements in turret design, thermal imaging, armor, and engine systems.
- Seven prototypes have completed live-firing trials, with additional testing underway and delivery expected next year, delayed from an initial 2025 timeline.
- The tank is central to the British Army's "20-40-40" layered defense model, which integrates drones and robots to protect high-value assets, reflecting insights gained from Ukraine's battlefield experience.
