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UK Approves Trophy Active Protection System for Next Trials on Challenger 3 Tank

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Rafael for the next tests of the Trophy Active Protection Systems on the Challenger 3 tank.

Babcock to Provide Operational Assistance for UK Armored Vehicles Sent to Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Babcock to provide operational support for armored vehicles sent to Ukraine.

UK, Germany Push Next Phase of Joint Main Battle Tank Ammunition Development

The UK and Germany will begin the next phase of joint advanced armor-piercing ammunition development for main battle tanks.

Ukraine Completes Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank Training in UK

Ukrainian soldiers have completed their Challenger 2 main battle tank training in the UK, the British Ministry of Defence announced.

Ukraine Receives German Leopard, British Challenger Tanks

Germany and Britain have delivered Western heavy tanks to Ukraine, providing a key infusion of armored firepower that will aid Kyiv's battle against Russia.

British Army Only Has 157 Operational Challenger 2 Tanks: Report

The British Army is left with only 157 Challenger 2 tanks ready to undertake operations within 30 days, fueling concerns that its operational capability might have been reduced by nearly a third.

UK Rejects Claim That Giving Ukraine Challenger Tanks Reduces Operational Capability

A top UK military official has rejected the claim that sending Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine would reduce operational capability by nearly a third.

British Challenger 3 Tank Step Closer to Prototype Production

UK Defence Equipment and Support recently approved a Challenger 3 tank critical design review, paving the way for prototype production.

Ukraine Says to Receive ‘Between 120 and 140’ Heavy Western Tanks

Ukraine said it was expecting up to 140 heavy tanks after its Western allies agreed to supply Kyiv with the powerful weapons following weeks of deliberations.

UK Planning to Avoid Challenger Tank From Falling Into Russian Hands

The UK has reportedly chalked out a multi-layered plan to deny Russia access to the sensitive technology of its Ukraine-bound Challenger 2 tanks.

UK Sending Heavy Tanks to Ukraine, Prompts Russian Warning

British PM Rishi Sunak pledged to provide 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, making it the first Western nation to supply heavy tanks to Kyiv.

UK Considering Sending First Western Tanks to Ukraine: Report

The UK is considering sending Challenger II tanks to Ukraine, potentially overcoming the West’s previous reluctance to send “offensive” weapons to Kyiv. 

British Army to Upgrade Challenger Tank Fleet by 2027

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has been awarded an $1.13 billion contract to upgrade the British Army’s Challenger 2 main battle tank fleet.