A new 120mm smoothbore gun is at the center of the remanufactured Challenger 3 and the British Army’s future armor plans.

This year has begun with main battle tanks taking the lead while orders for large logistics and support vehicles continued ...

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 ...

Key Points and Summary: The British Army's new Challenger 3 main battle tank represents a significant upgrade, centered on its new Rheinmetall L55A1 120mm smoothbore gun. -This NATO-standard cannon ...

In the next three years, the United Kingdom plans to upgrade its entire fleet of Challenger 2 main battle tanks by modifying the hull and installing a new German-designed turret and gun. But mere ...

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 ...

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, ...

Summary and Key Points: The British Army’s future main battle tank, the Challenger 3, recently completed its first live-fire trials in Germany, testing the new Rheinmetall 120mm L55A1 smoothbore gun.

The British Army's future Challenger 3 main battle tank (MBT) conducted its first crewed live firing in Scotland, Janes ...

In a bid to accelerate delivery of the British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank, which has just carried out its first ...

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is set to deliver 148 new Challenger 3 tanks for the British Army, after having signed an over $1 billion (£800-million) contract with the Ministry of Defense. This ...