Summary and Key Points: The British Army's future main battle tank, the Challenger 3, recently completed its first live-fire trials in Germany, testing the new Rheinmetall 120mm L55A1 smoothbore gun. Developed by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), the gun promises greater accuracy, higher pressure firing, and reduced barrel wear.
-The Challenger 3, an upgrade of the Challenger 2, is designed with advanced armor, increased firepower, and digital enhancements, making it one of the most lethal and survivable tanks in Europe.