The M1E3 Abrams is not just another upgrade to America’s best known tank, it is a deliberate attempt to rewrite how heavy ...

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Summary and Key Points: The M60 Patton may be long retired in U.S. service, but thousands remain relevant overseas thanks to ...

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 first functional tank ever built was the venerable Little Willie, constructed in 1915 by the British William Foster & Co. It was not designed for combat, but rather as a proof of concept. The ...

Ukraine is adding protective coverings to US-donated Abrams tanks to counter Russia. The 31 Abrams tanks it received came without the most advanced armor. Ukraine's new shields aim to protect against ...

Summary and Key Points: The ongoing war in Ukraine has forced both Ukrainian and Russian forces to innovate due to severe shortages in weapons systems. One such Russian innovation is the “turtle tank, ...

Meet the M1 Abrams: Tankers describe the M1A2 Abrams as “twisted steel with lots of appeal.” That’s the G-rated version. The Army version of that phrase is a lot spicier. But the M1 Abrams doesn’t ...