#Tanker

Russia’s once-vast tank reserves are running dry. According to new OSINT data analyzed from satellite imagery, only 92 tanks remain in decent condition on Russian storage bases—while thousands of others sit rusting, stripped for parts, or beyond repair after nearly three years of full-scale war against Ukraine.

With Russian T-90s just across the border, the US and UK lined up their heaviest armor this week on Estonian soil, putting Abrams and Challenger 2 tanks side by side in a choreographed show of  NATO unity and deterrence.

Russia has begun deploying upgraded BMPT Terminator armored vehicles to Ukraine, a rare battlefield reinforcement aimed at shielding its tank forces from drones and anti-tank teams after suffering heavy losses. The new variants feature reinforced armor, electronic warfare systems, and drone-countermeasures, underscoring Moscow’s push to adapt its formations for urban combat and attrition-heavy assaults.

Armored battles in Ukraine have convinced the US Army to fast-track the most significant upgrade to its main battle tank in decades, with four prototypes of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams now set to enter formations in 2026, years ahead of schedule.

Ukrainian troops have begun fielding Croatian-supplied M-84 tanks in combat, with newly released footage confirming their battlefield debut. The tanks, delivered in a modernized Snajper configuration, represent a significant reinforcement for Ukraine’s armored forces.

The British Army has unveiled its most advanced main battle tank to date, the Challenger 3, at DSEI 2025 in London—introducing a platform designed to rival the T-90M, T-14 Armata, Leopard 2A8, and Abrams while future-proofing UK heavy armor for decades to come.