The war in Ukraine has shown the value of tanks, but militaries are now looking to stock up on slimmed-down versions of them

• The war in Ukraine has generated renewed interest in the role of tanks on the modern battlefield.
• Even before the war, some militaries were developing "light tanks" to complement heavier main battle tanks.
• Light tanks are seen as filling a capability gap between main battle tanks and other armored vehicles.

Russia's renewed attack on Ukraine is the first major war between modern militaries in decades, and many countries are analyzing every aspect of the conflict for insights with which to better train and equip their own forces.