Russia details new T-80 tank variant, reports plans for renewed production
The T-80BVM has not been built since 2001, but Russia is reportedly preparing to restart production. (Photo: Russian MoD)
Russia has provided details of a new variant of the T-80BVM main battle tank (MBT), which has been modified to improve survivability based on combat experiences in Ukraine, a documentary broadcast by Zvezda TV on 10 September states.
The new variant is unnamed, but was shown to be equipped with a modified roof screen carrying explosive-reactive armour (ERA), additional ERA on the rear of the turret and sides of the hull, and a jamming system to counter drones.
The jamming system has been referred to as 'Breakwater', and consists of two, cone-shaped antennas magnetically mounted on the turret front. The
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