Ukraine set out to prove it could build a modern main battle tank by transforming decades of Soviet experience into the BM Oplot. We followed its development from the T-80 lineage through ambitious ...

Key Points and Summary - This 2025 ranking of Europe's top 5 tanks (excluding the M1 Abrams) showcases advanced armor and firepower. -At #5 is Ukraine's Oplot-M, a modernized T-80. -The #4 spot goes ...