New Main Battle Tanks: A Canadian View

Abstract The essay argues against the assumption that the best new main battle tank (MBT) is the biggest, heaviest option with the largest gun. MBTs still matter, but they must always serve combined-arms warfare. Very heavy 70-ton tanks reduce flexibility, mobility, bridge access, tactical agility, and logistical sustainability. Conclusion: future MBT fleets should emphasize smaller, lighter, more agile 40–50-ton MBTs … Read more The post New Main Battle Tanks: A Canadian View appeared first on

Source: Small Wars Journal