The Challenger 2 is one of the world’s better-protected tanks. Its composite “Dorchester” armor—gives it the equivalent of at least 1,400 millimeters of steel on the turret face.

The Challenger 2 is a third-generation main battle tank (MBT) used by the British Army, Oman, and Ukraine. It is one of the finest tanks in the world today. Vickers Defence Systems designed and ...

New footage confirms the first combat loss of a British Challenger 2 tank in Ukraine. The short clip shows black smoke pouring from the turret—clear evidence of an internal fire, likely from ammo cook ...

The turret and its occupants as often as not launch right off the hull. “You’re sent flying somewhere in the fields,” the 82nd Brigade tanker, a former T-80 crewman, mused in his interview.

Key point: London does make good tanks, but the Challenger 2 is missing many modern upgrades that other states possess. In fact, the U.K. has actually reduced the number of Challenger ...

Another weak spot is the turret, which also has minimal protection, Frobes noted. In early September, footage appeared to show the first, and so far only, Challenger 2 tank to be destroyed in Ukraine.

At IAV 2019, Rheinmetall unveiled its proposal for the Challenger 2 LEP, which includes a new turret with day/night sights for the commander and gunner, and a new L55 120 mm smoothbore gun.

The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) proposal for the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) Life Extension Programme (LEP) made its public debut at DSEI 2019, held in London from 10–13 September.

By only upgrading the Challenger 2’s turrets, the British Army hopes that it can breathe new life into a tried-and-true tank design without investing in a brand-new main battle tank design.