Originally produced eight decades ago, the impact of the IS-2 Heavy Tank still reverberates today. The formidable armored vehicle was vital to the Soviet Union during two of its most important ...
The Ukrainian army is up-armoring its American-made M-1A1 Abrams tanks—with a layer of explosive reactive armor. The ERA—sandwiches of plastic-explosive and steel that explode outward when struck—can ...
The upgrade involves modifying the tank’s chassis, with changes to crew positions and a reduction in weight by about five tonnes. These refurbished tanks could offer a cost-effective solution to ...