Britain has ordered the upgrade of some of its Challenger 2 tanks to the Challenger 3 standard. (Courtesy of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land)
THE Army is thrashing out emergency plans to recover British tanks if they are damaged in Ukraine — to stop their top secret armour and technology falling into Russian hands.
The fearsome Challenger 2s are protected by world-beating Chobham armour made from a secret blend of ceramics, steel and shock-absorbing compounds. Britain led the world by pledging 14 Challenger 2s to Ukraine — but defence sources say it would be a nightmare if one was captured by Vladimir Putin’s invaders.
His military scientists would then be free to study the armour and how to defeat it. A source explained: “The British armour is the best in the world.
“In the history of Challenger 2s only one has been destroyed in battle and that was by friendly fire in Iraq.
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WNU Editor: The British want these tanks delivered by March .... Britain wants Challenger tanks in Ukraine by end of March - minister (Reuters). More here .... UK aims to send Challenger tanks to Ukraine by end of March (France 24).
The US has a different plan on making sure their armor does not fall into Russian hands. Just do not send tanks with that type of armor .... U.S. to send Ukraine more advanced Abrams tanks — but no secret armor (Politico). More here .... M1 Abrams Tanks In U.S. Inventory Have Armor Too Secret To Send To Ukraine (Warzone/The Drive).
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