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Main Battle Tanks and AFVs in the Future of European Land Forces
What is the central argument of “Main Battle Tanks and AFVs in the Future of European Land Forces”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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This analysis highlights the persistent strategic relevance of main battle tanks (MBTs) and armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) in the evolution of European land forces, particularly in the context of high-intensity warfare scenarios.
Drawing from operational lessons in Ukraine, it confirms that armoured forces remain central to deterrence and combined-arms operations, while also exposing vulnerabilities of legacy systems against modern threats such as loitering munitions, anti-tank guided missiles, and persistent surveillance.
This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “Main Battle Tanks and AFVs in the Future of European Land Forces”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? How does the analysis address persistent Relevance of Armoured Warfare in High-Intensity Conflict? How does the analysis address lessons from Ukraine: Employment and Vulnerabilities of Tanks? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions?
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