Up-armoring--The Russian approach

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The former Soviet Union was among the few countries which developed heavily armored tanks such as the JS-3 as well as the T-34 which was one of the best protected medium tanks with perfect external shapes, and angled surfaces increasing the effective thickness of the armor plates and deflecting projectiles. None of these solutions found widespread use, even though the Soviets tested lightweight screens against shaped charges and both metallic and non-metallic applique armor.

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Polish KTO programme progresses

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The first two in a planned total of 690 Patria AMVs (Armored Modular Vehicles) ordered by the Polish Army in 2003 under the KTO programme were rolled out and formally delivered to the customer in a ceremony at Wojskowe Zaklady Mechaniczne (WMZ's) plant in Siemianowice Slaskie where it received its Polish name of ROSOMAK. WMZ since the very beginning of the KTO competition is the main contractor for the ROSOMAK programme.

Finland, Facilities & equipment, Poland, Equipment and supplies, Polish foreign relations, Poland. Army, Finnish foreign relations

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Russian and Chinese tanks on the international market

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The Russian and Chinese main battle tanks (MBTs) are being exported to dozens of countries in Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and South and Central America. The Chinese MBTs are plagued by malfunctions and low reliability, but will soon start competing with Russian new-construction and European second-hand offers.

China, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Exports, Military vehicle industry

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