Britain’s Challenger II tank could be the most capable weapon gifted to Ukraine | Defence analysis

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Britain’s Challenger II will be the most capable armoured vehicle gifted to Ukraine, if Rishi Sunak’s government decides to increase military support for Kyiv.

The protection provided by the Chobham and Dorchester armour - the exact composition of which is graded secret - will enable the vehicles to survive direct hits from Russian T-72 tanks.

There will be some in Whitehall’s security establishment fearful such advanced military secrets will fall into Russian hands.

However, it seems as if Kyiv’s dogged resistance and the ability of Ukrainian forces to go on the offensive has convinced external supporters of the need to provide more advanced combat power; to shift from ensuring Ukraine doesn’t lose, to ensuring the country is victorious.

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