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Recent conflicts, such as Russia’s war with Ukraine, have exposed the vulnerabilities of traditional tanks and armored vehicles. Their slower speed and reduced maneuverability make them prime targets for anti-tank missiles and other anti-armor weapons. (These are the newest guns to see everyday U.S. military use.)

However, thanks to recent advancements in military technology, the next generation of tanks will be even better than before, serving as crucial elements in ground combat.

The Challenger 3, for example, is currently in development in the United Kingdom and is expected to be introduced in 2027. These tanks will come standard with a 120mm L55A1 smoothbore main gun, 12.7mm and 7.62mm machine guns, and smoke grenade dischargers. A defining feature of the Challenger 3 is that it is built on the chassis of the old Challenger 2 tanks in a “life-extension” program. This upgraded model features a new turret and further modifications to the body of the tank. (These are the 15 largest tank battles in history.)

To identify the next generation of tanks, artillery, and armored vehicles around the world, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a catalog of vehicles from Military Factory, an online database of arms, vehicles, and aircraft used by militaries worldwide. We ordered these vehicles alphabetically and included supplemental information regarding the type of vehicle, country of origin, manufacturer, top speed, and armament.

Why This Matters

The mechanization of militaries in the early 20th century has been instrumental in the outcome of every major modern global conflict. The drive to possess the latest and most advanced technology is fueling increased military spending worldwide. As a result, global corporations like NORINCO, General Dynamics, and BAe Systems generate billions in revenue each year through government contracts. We’re writing this article to help you better understand how far-reaching military technology affects the economy on both a global and national scale.

These are the world’s tanks, artillery, and armored vehicles of the future:

ACV-AD

• Type: Airspace deterrence vehicle
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Manufacturer: FNSS

The ACV-AD can go as fast as 40 mph and is outfitted with 35mm Oerlikon automatic cannons and smoke grenade dischargers.

Ajax (Scout SV)

• Type: Armored modular fighting vehicle
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: General Dynamics

The Ajax (Scout SV) is outfitted with a 40mm autocannon, a 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.

Altay

• Type: Main battle tank
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Manufacturer: Otokar / Aselsan / Roketsan / BMC

The Altay is outfitted with a 120mm /55 Roketsan smoothbore main gun, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.

ALTUG

• Type: 8×8 wheeled modular combat vehicle
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Manufacturer: BMC

The ALTUG is outfitted with a 105mm main gun, 7.62mm machine guns, 12.7mm heavy machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 68 mph.

Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV / M1283)

• Type: Armored fighting vehicle
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: BAe Systems

The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV / M1283) is outfitted with a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm M240B machine gun, a 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 40 mph.

AS21 Redback

• Type: Tracked infantry fighting vehicle
• Country of origin: South Korea
• Manufacturer: Hanwha Defense Systems

The AS21 Redback is outfitted with a 40mm autocannon, a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.

ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System)

• Type: Towed 155mm heavy field howitzer
• Country of origin: India
• Manufacturer: Defense Research and Development Organization

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System is outfitted with a 155mm howitzer. It can go as fast as 25 mph.

Badak

• Type: Fire support vehicle
• Country of origin: Indonesia
• Manufacturer: PT Pindad

The Badak is outfitted with a 90mm MKIII M-A1 main gun, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 50 mph.

Borsuk

• Type: Infantry fighting vehicle
• Country of origin: Poland
• Manufacturer: Huta Stalowa Wola

The Borsuk is outfitted with a 30mm Bushmaster II Mk44S automatic cannon, SPIKE-LR anti-tank guided missiles, a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 40 mph.

Boxer

• Type: Infantry fighting vehicle / battle tank
• Country of origin: Germany
• Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann

The Boxer is outfitted with a 120mm RCT120 main gun, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, 120mm mortar, a 155mm howitzer, and 35mm automatic cannons. It can go as fast as 62 mph.

Boxer RCH-155

• Type: 8×8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer
• Country of origin: Germany
• Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann

The Boxer RCH-155 is outfitted with a 155mm/L52 main gun system. It can go as fast as 62 mph.

Centauro II

• Type: 8×8 wheeled tank destroyer
• Country of origin: Italy
• Manufacturer: CIO / IVECO FIAT

The Centauro II is outfitted with a 120mm main gun, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine guns, a 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 65 mph.

Challenger 3 (CR3)

• Type: Main battle tank
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Manufacturer: Rheinmetall BAe Systems

The Challenger 3 (CR3) is outfitted with a 120mm L55A1 smoothbore main gun, 7.62mm machine guns, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 35 mph.

CS / VN3C

• Type: Light armored car
• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)

The CS / VN3C is outfitted with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers, a 30mm automatic cannon, and a 7.62mm machine gun. It can go as fast as 56 mph.

Derivatsia-PVO

• Type: Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery vehicle
• Country of origin: Russia
• Manufacturer: Uralvagonzavod

The Derivatsia-PVO is outfitted with a 57mm S-60 autocannon, a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.

DMS Scarabee (Beetle)

• Type: Light-class high-mobility tactical vehicle
• Country of origin: France
• Manufacturer: ARQUUS Defense Mobility Systems

The DMS Scarabee (Beetle) is outfitted with 12.7mm machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, AKERON-MP anti-tank guided missiles, and smoke grenade launchers. It can go as fast as 81 mph.

Excalibur Army MORANA (Death)

• Type: 8×8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer vehicle
• Country of origin: Czech Republic
• Manufacturer: Excalibur Army

The Excalibur Army MORANA (Death) is outfitted with a 155mm/L52 howitzer and a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. It can go as fast as 50 mph.

HIZIR

• Type: 4×4 wheeled tactical armored vehicle
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Manufacturer: Katmerciler Aselsan

The HIZIR is outfitted with a 7.62mm machine gun and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 75 mph.

Hoplite

• Type: 4×4 high-mobility tactical vehicle
• Country of origin: Greece
• Manufacturer: EODH Protection

The Hoplite is outfitted with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, a 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 75 mph.

Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)

• Type: Light utility vehicle
• Country of origin: United States
• Manufacturer: GM Defense

While the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) does not have any armaments listed. It can go as fast as 90 mph.

Jaguar EBRC

• Type: Reconnaissance armored combat vehicle
• Country of origin: France
• Manufacturer: Nexter / Renault Trucks Defense / Thales / ARQUUS

The Jaguar EBRC is outfitted with a 40mm autocannon, 7.62mm machine guns, smoke grenade dischargers, and MDBA MMP anti-tank guided missiles. It can go as fast as 40 mph.

K2PL

• Type: Main battle tank
• Country of origin: Poland
• Manufacturer: Hyundai ROTEM

The K2PL is outfitted with a 120mm main gun, a 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, a 7.62 machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.

Kalyani M4

• Type: Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle
• Country of origin: India
• Manufacturer: Kalyani Strategic Systems

The Kalyani M4 is outfitted with a 20mm automatic cannon, SPIKE anti-tank guided missiles, a 12.7mm machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, and a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. It can go as fast as 87 mph.

KAMAZ-53949 (Taifun K-53949)

• Type: Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle
• Country of origin: Russia
• Manufacturer: KAMAZ

The KAMAZ-53949 (Taifun K-53949) is outfitted with 14.5mm heavy machine guns, 12.7mm machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, and 30mm automatic grenade launchers. It can go as fast as 65 mph.

KAPLAN 30 NG AFV

• Type: Next-generation armored fighting vehicle
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Manufacturer: FNSS

The KAPLAN 30 NG AFV is outfitted with automatic cannons of varying calibers and guided missile systems. It can go as fast as 40 mph.

KAPLAN AT

• Type: Anti-tank guided missile carrier
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Manufacturer: FNSS

The KAPLAN AT is outfitted with KORNET-E or MIZRAK-O anti-tank guided missiles and 7.62mm machine guns. It can go as fast as 40 mph.

KF51 (Panther)

• Type: Main battle tank
• Country of origin: Germany
• Manufacturer: Rheinmetall

The KF51 (Panther) is outfitted with a 130mm/L52 smoothbore main gun, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, a ROSY smoke obscurance system, and a HERO 120 loitering munitions system. It can go as fast as 65 mph.

M10 Booker

• Type: Tracked mobile gun system
• Country of origin: United States
• Manufacturer: General Dynamics

The M10 Booker is outfitted with a 105mm M35 main gun, a 12.7mm M2HB anti-aircraft machine gun, a 7.62mm M240B machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.

Marker

• Type: Unmanned ground vehicle
• Country of origin: Russia
• Manufacturer: Android Technologies / Advanced Research Foundation

The Marker is outfitted with 7.62mm machine guns and anti-tank guided missiles. It can go as fast as 5 mph.

PCL-161

• Type: 122mm self-propelled howitzer vehicle
• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)

The PCL-161 is outfitted with a 122mm howitzer main gun. It can go as fast as 57 mph.

PCL-171

• Type: 122mm self-propelled howitzer vehicle
• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)

The PCL-171 is outfitted with a 122mm howitzer main gun. It can go as fast as 75 mph.

PHL-21

• Type: Multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS)
• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)

The PHL-21 is outfitted with a 122mm rocket pod. It can go as fast as 59 mph.

PHZ-11

• Type: Multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS)
• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)

The PHZ-11 is outfitted with 122mm rocket pods. It can go as fast as 34 mph.

RIPSAW M5

• Type: Modular unmanned ground vehicle
• Country of origin: United States
• Manufacturer: Textron Systems

The RIPSAW M5 is outfitted with an Anti-aircraft / anti-tank automatic cannon and Javelin anti-tank guided-missiles. It can go as fast as 45 mph.

Senator

• Type: Light armored security vehicle
• Country of origin: Canada
• Manufacturer: Roshel

The Senator is outfitted with a 7.62mm medium machine gun. It can go as fast as 37 mph.

SERVAL

• Type: Lightweight wheeled military vehicle
• Country of origin: France
• Manufacturer: Nexter

The SERVAL is outfitted with a 7.62mm machine gun and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 75 mph.

Shadow Rider

• Type: Unmanned ground vehicle
• Country of origin: Turkey
• Manufacturer: FNSS

The Shadow Rider is outfitted with 12.7mm heavy machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, and automatic cannons. It can go as fast as 31 mph.

SpGH ZUZANA 2

• Type: 155mm self-propelled howitzer vehicle
• Country of origin: Slovakia
• Manufacturer: State Factories

The SpGH ZUZANA 2 is outfitted with a 155mm main gun, a 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 47 mph.

Stryker MSL

• Type: Surface-to-air missile system / anti-tank missile carrier
• Country of origin: United States
• Manufacturer: General Dynamics

The Stryker MSL is outfitted with sidewinder missiles, Hellfire missiles, and a 30mm M230 Bushmaster chain gun. It can go as fast as 62 mph.

Tigon

• Type: 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carrier
• Country of origin: South Korea
• Manufacturer: Hanwha Defense Systems

The Tigon is outfitted with a 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun. It can go as fast as 62 mph.

Type 19 155mm

• Type: Self-propelled howitzer
• Country of origin: Japan
• Manufacturer: Japan Steel Works

The Type 19 155mm is outfitted with a 155mm howitzer main gun. It can go as fast as 56 mph.

Wahash (Wild Falcon)

• Type: 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle
• Country of origin: United Arab Emirates
• Manufacturer: Calidus / ADG Mobility

The Wahash (Wild Falcon) is outfitted with 14.5mm heavy machine guns, 12.7mm machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, a 30mm automatic grenade launcher, a 30mm automatic cannon, an anti-tank guided missile launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 62 mph.

ZTQ-15 (Type 15 / VT-5)

• Type: Light tank
• Country of origin: China
• Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)

The ZTQ-15 (Type 15 / VT-5) is outfitted with a 105mm main gun, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.

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