#BATTLE NATIONS MEGA TANK FULL#
The tank will undergo full electromagnetic testing to ensure it is survivable in the most demanding of sensor saturated battlefields. Today’s main battle tank is threatened by more systems than ever before, and this has led the UK to develop a new, modular armour that will defeat even the most demanding of threats.Īs 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. These growth options will ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of Main Battle Tank design and can adapt and respond to future threats and challenges.” The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) James McGeary said: “Key design changes on the Challenger 3 provide a growth path to further increase the already enhanced lethality offered. Its digital open architecture will ensure that it is integrated across the battlefield, its main armament will overmatch its adversaries and the crew will be afforded a unique level of protection. Challenger 3 is a manifestation of exactly that change and will sit at the heart of our warfighting capability. a turret that can be fitted to the tanks of allies and global partnersĭeputy Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Chris Tickell CBE said: “The Integrated Review described a transformed Army that will be more lethal, better protected and better connected than any of its comparators.a new suite of sights providing tank commanders with enhanced day and night targeting abilities.a new 120mm smoothbore gun which uses the most advanced globally available ammunition.It will offer export opportunities and will support the case for the UK participation in any future international tank programmes. A further 450 jobs will be established throughout the wider supply chain across the West Midlands, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne and the Isle of Wight. It will provide 200 skilled jobs at RBSL, including 130 engineers and 70 technicians.
#BATTLE NATIONS MEGA TANK UPGRADE#
A major upgrade of the British Army’s main battle tank featuring extra firepower 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.Ī contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) to deliver 148 Challenger 3 tanks will extend the platform’s out of service date to 2040.
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