У Британії погодили остаточний проект танка Challenger 3

Image of Challenger 3, during turret demonstrator trials in Unterlüß, Germany on the 22 October 2018. A major upgrade of the British Army’s main battle tank featuring extra fire-power and cutting edge protection systems will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of tank design, poised to respond to future global threats and challenges. A contract with RBSL to deliver 148 Challenger 3 tanks will extend the platform’s out of service date to 2040. It will provide skilled jobs in UK industry, offer export opportunities and will support the case for the UK participation in any future international tank programmes. The overhaul will include a new 120mm smoothbore gun which uses the most advanced globally available ammunition; a new suite of sights providing tank commanders with enhanced day and night targeting abilities; new modular armour, an active protection system and a turret that can be fitted to the tanks of allies and global partners. As part of the Challenger 3's layered protection, the fleet will also be the first to receive the best active protection system (APS) allowing it to recognise incoming threats and neutralise them. The tank will undergo full electromagnetic testing to ensure it is survivable in the most demanding of sensor saturated battle fields.