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

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Soviet light tanks
Soviet light tanks in 1936.

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Two Germans parked a mangled Russian tank in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin as an anniversary gift

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A ruined Russian T-72 tank sits on a flatbed truck outside the Russian embassy in Berlin, in February 2023.
A ruined Russian T-72 B1 tank sits on a flatbed truck outside the Russian embassy in Berlin, February 24, 2023.

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Germany, the US, and the UK are sending armored vehicles to Ukraine. Here's how the Leopard 2A6, M1 Abrams, and other NATO tanks compare.

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Leopard 2 A6 tank.
A Leopard 2A6 main battle tank participates in winter military exercises in Letzlingen, Germany.

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Rare battlefield footage shows how Ukraine's upgraded Soviet-era tanks are outperforming Russia's upgraded Soviet-era tanks

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Ukrainian tank drives in Siversk
A Ukrainian tank in Siversk near the front lines with Russia on January 21.

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France may be the next country to send its tanks to Ukraine, but officials worry they could be 'a poisoned chalice'

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French army Leclerc tank
A Leclerc tank at a training area in Sissonne, France in November 2012.

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