Russia Has Developed A New Tank

Experimental tank "Object 640" "Black Eagle" is probably 2010 ( http://www.militaryphotos.net ).

Samuel Bendett, The Compass/Real Clear World: Russia Rolls Out Some New Military Hardware

Russia's drive to modernize its military is in full swing, and the country appears ready to equip its armed forces with the latest and most modern mechanized platforms. The first batch of Armata battle platforms - vehicles specifically geared to face modern military challenges - is expected to arrive this month. The new tank will make an appearance in the May 9 military parade that marks the 70th anniversary of victory in World War II, which in Russia is dubbed the Great Patriotic War.

WNU Editor: I expect the May 9 military parade that marks the 70th anniversary of victory in World War II will showcase more than just a new tank ... but other military platforms and weapon systems

The Future Of Tanks

The new design will reduce vehicle size and weight by 50 percent

The Future Of Tanks: US Military Reveal Small 'Off Road' Vehicles With Smart Armour Are Set To Replace Bulky Vehicles -- Daily Mail

* Small vehicles set to be 100% faster and 50% lighter than current tanks
* Smaller footprint will enable 'stealth' mode

The US Army has revealed plans to replace tanks with small, 'off road' vehicles covered in smart armour.

Military bosses says the current tanks are hindering soldier's ability to get into battle.

They say the future is a small vehicle called the GXV-T.

'For the past 100 years of mechanized warfare, protection for ground-based armored fighting vehicles and their occupants has boiled down almost exclusively to a simple equation: More armor equals more protection,' Darpa said

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More News On The Pentagon's Designs For A Future Tank

Pentagon researches 'more mobile' hi-tech tank -- BBC
US military targets revolutionary new tank designs -- FOX News
DARPA Thinks Less Armor Could Make Tanks Safer -- Popular Science
DARPA: Tanks in the future will not depend on armor but technology -- Tech Times
DARPA seeks high-tech alternatives to armor -- Gizmag
US reveals plans for smaller, faster, lighter tanks -- The Engineer