World War II era experimentations with the likes of the huge Panzer VIII Maus, a 188-ton monstrosity that never made it past the prototype stage, made one thing quite clear: There's historically been ...

Tanks occupy a unique corner of the theatre of war — they're often nimble, yet extraordinarily bulky; heavily armored, and yet utilized in infantry support scenarios. They fill numerous battlefield ...

Lithuania is preparing to build several dozen Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks at an upcoming facility in Kaunas.

What You Need to Know: Choosing the best modern tanks is a contentious issue, but five standouts are often regarded as the top contenders. Israel’s Merkava V offers superior protection with its Trophy ...

China and the United States produce a lot of tanks, whether for domestic use or foreign sales. For the U.S., the main piece of armor is the famed M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank, while China's primary ...

The mass destruction of tanks on both sides in the conflict in Ukraine has raised doubts in certain circles about the utility of tanks in modern warfare. However, most defense analysts agree that this ...