From its outdated rifled gun and lack of commander thermal sights to myths surrounding its survivability, the Challenger 2’s flaws are rooted in Cold War legacy decisions and limited modernization.

Only one such tank, which entered combat in 1994, was hit in 2003 in Iraq, but that tank was destroyed in a friendly fire incident, not an enemy attack LONDON, September 5. /TASS/. The destruction ...

Defence giant Babcock yesterday received a £1billion boost as ministers extended a contract to maintain Challenger 2 tanks, artillery guns and Trojan armoured vehicles for the British Army.