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Why Build AbramsX When the Ukraine War Shows Thousands of Tanks Destroyed?
« on: July 15, 2024, 12:06:16 pm »
Why Build AbramsX When the Ukraine War Shows Thousands of Tanks Destroyed?
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Summary and Key Points: The U.S. is developing the AbramsX, a new hybrid-electric MBT designed to be lighter, faster, and more fuel-efficient. The AbramsX promises advanced capabilities, including embedded AI and a new lightweight XM360 gun.
 
-However, its reliance on large lithium battery packs has raised concerns about vulnerabilities, particularly their potential to explode when damaged.

-Analysts are questioning whether investing in such an advanced yet potentially vulnerable tank is justifiable given the high risk of destruction in modern combat.
 
AbramsX: Already Obsolete Thanks to Ukraine War?
The decimation of main battle tanks in the fighting between Russia and Ukraine has some analysts wondering whether these military systems are still worth the cost.

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Re: Why Build AbramsX When the Ukraine War Shows Thousands of Tanks Destroyed?
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2024, 12:10:54 pm »
Just make less armored, smaller drone tanks... Much lower cost if there isn't a need to protect people in them.

And yes, that "terminator" future seems to be approaching...
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Re: Why Build AbramsX When the Ukraine War Shows Thousands of Tanks Destroyed?
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2024, 12:13:55 pm »
The military, without a war, has traditionally been a welfare provider and insurance carrier it can react appropriately in case of another Pearl Harbor.  When the need for such equipment as tanks will come isn't always obvious.  The need for the industry might seem unnecessary now, but it's better than looking at a 500-pound bomb falling on your head from 20,000 feet because the military let itself waste away and become impotent.
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Re: Why Build AbramsX When the Ukraine War Shows Thousands of Tanks Destroyed?
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2024, 09:07:38 pm »
Drone/counterdrone tech is still young.

The tank will always have a place, if nothing else than something for grunts to hid behind or under. Plus, there is that gun...

In the meantime, we're also seeing how infantry are being targeted with drones, too. That won't make the individual soldier obsolete, but it will make their jobs harder until counter drone systems catch up.
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