While most of the world was building tanks the exact same way for 50 years, these nations decided to do something completely different. We’re looking at the engineering secrets of the most unique armored fleets in the Middle East and South Asia. Take a look at Israel's Merkava Mk 4M—it’s the only tank in the world where the engine sits in the front specifically to act as an extra layer of physical protection for the crew. We also dive into Pakistan's Al-Khalid I, a high-speed machine designed wi

After years of development, the first Altay main battle tank has finally rolled out for Turkish forces. Featuring the Akkor active protection system and new powertrain solutions, this tank marks a major milestone in Turkey’s defense industry. Full production is now underway, with hundreds of units planned for delivery in the coming years. | Armourdesia Military Hardware Military92