Peru is moving toward the acquisition of South Korean-made main battle tanks and armored personnel carriers as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and expand its domestic defense industry.

The Ankara plant of Turkish automaker BMC has launched the mass production of the country’s main battle tank named “Altay.”

Rheinmetall introduced the UK's new Challenger 3 main battle tank at a British Army event this week, showcasing upgraded armor and a 120mm smoothbore cannon, which the company claims makes it the most advanced tank in NATO.