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Russia’s T-80 Tank Is ‘Circling the Drain’ in the Ukraine War

Key Points and Summary: The Soviet-era T-80 main battle tank, envisioned as a high-speed spearhead for a Cold War conflict in Europe, has suffered staggering losses in the war in Ukraine, particularly ...
The National Interest

Why Seoul Still Possesses Soviet T-80 Tanks

While the T-80 MBT is old, it was considered to be one of the most formidable tanks of its kind in service in the era. In arguably one of the most unique military deals in modern arms trade history, ...
The National Interest

Just How Good Is Russia’s New T-80BVM Main Battle Tank?

Russia’s new T-80BVM tank is designed to dominate combat in the Arctic—but has proven far from ideal in Ukraine. The Russian T-80BVM is one of Russia’s most advanced and modernized main battle tanks ...