![]() ![]() ![]() This state-of-the-art rocket and missile protection system, developed by Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, promises to revolutionize the way tanks and personnel are safeguarded on the modern battlefield. DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support) for the next phase of testing the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) on the British Army’s Challenger 3 (CR3) tanks marks a significant step forward in enhancing the defensive capabilities of the British Army. What we are sending is not enough, not by a long way.The announcement of the GBP 20 million contract awarded to the U.K. He originally asked the west for 300 tanks I thought at the time he was being modest in his request and should have asked for 1,000, perhaps hoping he might get 500. However, only 14 Challengers have been pledged to Ukraine so far, and whilst they and other western tanks will be most welcome they will be a drop in the ocean compared to what Zelensky actually needs. With the possible exceptions of the latest versions on the Russian T-90 and the new T-14 Armata (the latter having a limited production run to date and being unlikely to appear on the battlefield any time soon) it is superior in almost every aspect to its potential foes. That said, Challenger 2 is more than a match for most of the Russian and Soviet tanks which equip both sides in Ukraine. ![]() It first entered service with the British Army in 1998 and is a formidable machine, but it has been starved of major upgrades since and can probably be considered as approaching obsolescence, unlike the Leopard 2s and M1A1 Abrams which have had continuous improvements. So what are the UkrAF actually getting with their new British tanks? It is not, in fact, a new, cutting-edge vehicle. ![]()
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