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From FICV to XM30: Nations race to build the next armoured battlefield beast

India's DRDO is developing advanced armored platforms to replace its Sarath vehicles. Armies worldwide are replacing Cold War-era infantry fighting vehicles with modern designs.

From FICV to XM30: Nations race to build the next armoured battlefield beast

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Armies worldwide are replacing Cold War-era infantry fighting vehicles with modern designs.

India's DRDO is developing advanced armored platforms to replace its Sarath vehicles.

Other nations like the UK, Russia, and Germany are also upgrading their armored fleets.

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Armies worldwide are replacing Cold War-era infantry fighting vehicles with modern designs. India's DRDO is developing advanced armored platforms to replace its Sarath vehicles. Other nations like the UK, Russia, and Germany are also upgrading their armored fleets.

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  • These new vehicles offer enhanced firepower, protection, and mobility for modern warfare.

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