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PUTIN'S 'SUPER TANK'

British intelligence warn Russia’s new armoured vehicle is faster and lighter than UK tanks and can self-load ammo

BRITISH military intelligence has issued a chilling warning over a new "super tank" developed by Russia - which is far superior than any other.

Officials believe the country's latest tank is "revolutionary" and is considered to be faster, lighter and lower than Britain's Challenger II.

Russia's new tank is believed to be far more advanced than its Western counterparts
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Russia's new tank is believed to be far more advanced than its Western counterpartsCredit: EPA
Russia's'super tank' has many high-tech features including the ability to self-ammo
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Russia's 'super tank' has many high-tech features including the ability to self-load ammo

A leaked document obtained by the  which was written by a senior army intelligence officer states: “Without hyperbole, Armata represents the most revolutionary step change in tank design in the last half century.”

“Unsurprisingly, the tank has caused a sensation."

It goes on to raise concerns over Britain's ability to combat the threat posed by Kremlin's tank and blame the government for failing to produce a rival machine.

It was unvailed at a military parade in Moscow last May
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It was unveiled at a military parade in Moscow last MayCredit: Reuters
A leaked document revealed Britain's military is concerned with the threat of the "groundbreaking" tank
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A leaked document revealed Britain's military is concerned with the threat of the 'groundbreaking' tankCredit: Reuters
The Armata tank spotted at a shooting range outside Moscow
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The Armata tank spotted at a shooting range outside MoscowCredit: AP:Associated Press
Putin's deadliest tank is believed to be lighter, faster and lower than British Challenger II tank pictured here
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Putin's deadliest tank is believed to be lighter, faster and lower than British Challenger II tank pictured hereCredit: PA:Press Association Archive

Russia's leader Vladimir Putin showed off his Armata tank in Moscow this May.

Experts the Armata tank boasts high-tech abilities like self-loading its ammo including high explosive and armour piercing rounds, as well as the ability to fire anti-tank missiles.

The report suggests the £2.8million behemoth has a "composite" armour that improves "crew survivability".

It also reveals Russia's tank could be superior to the current Nato offerings.

It adds: "For the first time, a fully automated, digitised, unmanned turret has been incorporated into a main battle tank.

"And for the first time a tank crew is embedded within an armoured capsule in the hull front."

The battle tanks boasts the ability to self-ammo
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The battle tanks boast the ability to self-load ammoCredit: Corbis
Armata tanks are designed to improve “crew survivability”
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Armata tanks are designed to improve “crew survivability”Credit: Getty Images

Last Septemeber, the Russian defence ministry announced that it had signed a contract for the delivery of the first 100 Armata tanks and another 2,200 are expected to come.

Earlier this week, the US government warned Russia that it is ready to hit back if they interfere with the presidential election next week.

They say US military hackers have penetrated the country’s electric grid, telecommunications system and the Kremlin’s command infrastructure.

Vladimir Putin
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The US says it is ready to hit back if Putin’s Russia interferes with the electionCredit: AP:Associated Press

reports that top-secret documents and a senior intelligence official have confirmed that the US could use cyber weapons in these areas should they deem it necessary.

American officials have repeatedly claimed that Russia, China and other nations have used cyber-attacks to try and take down parts of their infrastructure.


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