Technology surrounding national security is constantly evolving. As a result, militaries around the world are constantly developing the next generation of tanks, infantry vehicles, artillery, and more. The continued evolution of these machines of war has shifted the balance of power, for the most part, to those that possess the newest and most efficient technology.
The United States has been at the forefront of developing highly advanced aircraft for decades with only Russia and China providing real competition for these aircraft. However, on the ground, many other militaries are catching up, and a myriad of global companies are developing the next generation of military vehicles. (These are the newest guns to see everyday U.S. military use.)
The Challenger 3 is one example of the next generation of main battle tanks coming later this decade from the United Kingdom. It is currently in development and expected to be introduced in 2027. These tanks will come standard with a 120mm L55A1 smoothbore main gun and a complement of 12.7mm and 7.62mm machine guns, as well as smoke grenade dischargers. A defining feature of the Challenger 3 from most other vehicles on this list is that it is being built on the chassis of the old Challenger 2 tanks in a “life-extension” program. This upgraded model features a new turret with as well as further modifications to the body of the tank. (These are the 15 largest tank battles in history.)
To identify the future tanks, artillery, and armored vehicles of the world, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a catalog of vehicles from Military Factory, an online database of arms, vehicles, and aircraft used by militaries worldwide. We ordered these vehicles alphabetically and included supplemental information regarding type of vehicle, country of origin, manufacturer, top speed, and armament.
Why This Matters
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The mechanization of militaries in the early 20th century has been instrumental in the outcome of every major global conflict since that time. The drive for each country to posses the newest and most efficient technology results in increased military spending. Global corporations like NORINCO, General Dynamics, BAe Systems each account for billions in sales each year as a result of government contracts. We’re writing this article to help you better understand how far reaching military technology affects the economy on a global and national scale.
Scroll below to see the world’s tanks, artillery, and armored vehicles of the future:
ACV-AD
Source: Chris McGrath / Getty Images
- Type: Airspace deterrence vehicle
- Country of origin: Turkey
- Manufacturer: FNSS
The ACV-AD can go as fast as 40 mph and is outfitted with 35mm Oerlikon automatic cannons and smoke grenade dischargers.
Ajax (Scout SV)
- Type: Armored modular fighting vehicle
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Manufacturer: General Dynamics
The Ajax (Scout SV) is outfitted with a 40mm autocannon, 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.
Altay
- Type: Main battle tank
- Country of origin: Turkey
- Manufacturer: Otokar / Aselsan / Roketsan / BMC
The Altay is outfitted with a 120mm /55 Roketsan smoothbore main gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.
ALTUG
Source: CatEyePerspective / iStock via Getty Images
- Type: 8×8 wheeled modular combat vehicle
- Country of origin: Turkey
- Manufacturer: BMC
The ALTUG is outfitted with a 105mm main gun, 7.62mm machine guns, 12.7mm heavy machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 68 mph.
Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV / M1283)
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Armored fighting vehicle
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Manufacturer: BAe Systems
The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV / M1283) is outfitted with a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun, 7.62mm M240B machine gun, 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 40 mph.
AS21 Redback
- Type: Tracked infantry fighting vehicle
- Country of origin: South Korea
- Manufacturer: Hanwha Defense Systems
The AS21 Redback is outfitted with a 40mm autocannon, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.
ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System)
- Type: Towed 155mm heavy field howitzer
- Country of origin: India
- Manufacturer: Defense Research and Development Organization
The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System is outfitted with a 155mm howitzer. It can go as fast as 25 mph.
Badak
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Fire support vehicle
- Country of origin: Indonesia
- Manufacturer: PT Pindad
The Badak is outfitted with a 90mm MKIII M-A1 main gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 50 mph.
Borsuk
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Infantry fighting vehicle
- Country of origin: Poland
- Manufacturer: Huta Stalowa Wola
The Borsuk is outfitted with a 30mm Bushmaster II Mk44S automatic cannon, SPIKE-LR anti-tank guided-missiles, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 40 mph.
Boxer
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Infantry fighting vehicle / battle tank
- Country of origin: Germany
- Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann
The Boxer is outfitted with a 120mm RCT120 main gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, 120mm mortar, 155mm howitzer, and 35mm automatic cannons. It can go as fast as 62 mph.
Boxer RCH-155
Source: KMW-RCH155-02 by KMW / BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Type: 8×8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer
- Country of origin: Germany
- Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann
The Boxer RCH-155 is outfitted with a 155mm/L52 main gun system. It can go as fast as 62 mph.
Centauro II
Source: Italy Romania exercises (49025964943) by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States / BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
- Type: 8×8 wheeled tank destroyer
- Country of origin: Italy
- Manufacturer: CIO / IVECO FIAT
The Centauro II is outfitted with a 120mm main gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 65 mph.
Challenger 3 (CR3)
Source: breakermaximus / Shutterstock.com
- Type: Main battle tank
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Manufacturer: Rheinmetall BAe Systems
The Challenger 3 (CR3) is outfitted with a 120mm L55A1 smoothbore main gun, 7.62mm machine guns, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 35 mph.
CS / VN3C
Source: Kevin Frayer / Getty Images
- Type: Light armored car
- Country of origin: China
- Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)
The CS / VN3C is outfitted with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, smoke grenade dischargers, 30mm automatic cannon, and 7.62mm machine gun. It can go as fast as 56 mph.
Derivatsia-PVO
Source: File:2S38 BMP-3 PVO 2.jpg by Boevaya mashina / BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Type: Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery vehicle
- Country of origin: Russia
- Manufacturer: Uralvagonzavod
The Derivatsia-PVO is outfitted with a 57mm S-60 autocannon, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.
DMS Scarabee (Beetle)
Source: omersukrugoksu / iStock Unreleased via Getty Images
- Type: Light-class high-mobility tactical vehicle
- Country of origin: France
- Manufacturer: ARQUUS Defense Mobility Systems
The DMS Scarabee (Beetle) is outfitted with a 12.7mm machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, AKERON-MP anti-tank guided missiles, and smoke grenade launchers. It can go as fast as 81 mph.
HIZIR
- Type: 4×4 wheeled tactical armored vehicle
- Country of origin: Turkey
- Manufacturer: Katmerciler Aselsan
The HIZIR is outfitted with a 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 75 mph.
Hoplite
Source: ntm-a_cstc-a / Flickr
- Type: 4×4 high-mobility tactical vehicle
- Country of origin: Greece
- Manufacturer: EODH Protection
The Hoplite is outfitted with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 75 mph.
Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Light utility vehicle
- Country of origin: United States
- Manufacturer: GM Defense
While the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) does not have any armaments listed, it can go as fast as 90 mph.
Jaguar EBRC
Source: Muszynski Johann / Shutterstock.com
- Type: Reconnaissance armored combat vehicle
- Country of origin: France
- Manufacturer: Nexter / Renault Trucks Defense / Thales / ARQUUS
The Jaguar EBRC is outfitted with a 40mm autocannon, 7.62mm machine guns, smoke grenade dischargers, and MDBA MMP anti-tank guided missiles. It can go as fast as 40 mph.
K2PL
Source: Kamila Kozioå‚ (Koziolkamila) / iStock via Getty Images
- Type: Main battle tank
- Country of origin: Poland
- Manufacturer: Hyundai ROTEM
The K2PL is outfitted with a 120mm main gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, 7.62 machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.
Kalyani M4
Source: Darkphantom / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle
- Country of origin: India
- Manufacturer: Kalyani Strategic Systems
The Kalyani M4 is outfitted with a 20mm automatic cannon, SPIKE anti-tank guided-missiles, 12.7mm machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, and 40mm automatic grenade launcher. It can go as fast as 87 mph.
KAMAZ-53949 (Taifun K-53949)
Source: KamAZ 53949 Typhoon-K inside Army-2018 by Boevaya mashina / BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Type: Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle
- Country of origin: Russia
- Manufacturer: KAMAZ
The KAMAZ-53949 (Taifun K-53949) is outfitted with a 14.5mm heavy machine guns, 12.7mm machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, and 30mm automatic grenade launchers. It can go as fast as 65 mph.
KAPLAN 30 NG AFV
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Next-generation armored fighting vehicle
- Country of origin: Turkey
- Manufacturer: FNSS
The KAPLAN 30 NG AFV is outfitted with automatic cannons of varying calibers and guided missile systems. It can go as fast as 40 mph.
KAPLAN AT
Source: sezer66 / Shutterstock.com
- Type: Anti-tank guided missile carrier
- Country of origin: Turkey
- Manufacturer: FNSS
The KAPLAN AT is outfitted with KORNET-E or MIZRAK-O anti-tank guided missiles and 7.62mm machine guns. It can go as fast as 40 mph.
KF51 (Panther)
Source: Rheinmetall kf51 dynamisch hohe aufloesung 1XII0825 by Rheinmetall Defence / BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Type: Main battle tank
- Country of origin: Germany
- Manufacturer: Rheinmetall
The KF51 (Panther) is outfitted with a 130mm/L52 smoothbore main gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, ROSY smoke obscurance system, and HERO 120 loitering munitions system. It can go as fast as 65 mph.
M10 Booker
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Tracked mobile gun system
- Country of origin: United States
- Manufacturer: General Dynamics
The M10 Booker is outfitted with a 105mm M35 main gun, 12.7mm M2HB anti-aircraft machine gun, 7.62mm M240B machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.
Marker
Source: Michele Ursi / Shutterstock.com
- Type: Unmanned ground vehicle
- Country of origin: Russia
- Manufacturer: Android Technologies / Advanced Research Foundation
The Marker is outfitted with 7.62mm machine guns and anti-tank guided missiles. It can go as fast as 5 mph.
MORANA (Death)
Source: Konoplytska / iStock
- Type: 8×8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer vehicle
- Country of origin: Czech Republic
- Manufacturer: Excalibur Army
The MORANA (Death) is outfitted with a 155mm/L52 howitzer and a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. It can go as fast as 50 mph.
PCL-161
Source: Bumble Dee / Shutterstock.com
- Type: 122mm self-propelled howitzer vehicle
- Country of origin: China
- Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)
The PCL-161 is outfitted with a 122mm howitzer main gun. It can go as fast as 57 mph.
PCL-171
Source: Feng Li / Getty Images
- Type: 122mm self-propelled howitzer vehicle
- Country of origin: China
- Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)
The PCL-171 is outfitted with a 122mm howitzer main gun. It can go as fast as 75 mph.
PHL-21
Source: Kevin Frayer / Getty Images
- Type: Multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS)
- Country of origin: China
- Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)
The PHL-21 is outfitted with a 122mm rocket pod. It can go as fast as 59 mph.
PHZ-11
Source: Photo by Kevin Frayer / Getty Images
- Type: Multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS)
- Country of origin: China
- Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)
The PHZ-11 is outfitted with 122mm rocket pods. It can go as fast as 34 mph.
RIPSAW M5
Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Modular unmanned ground vehicle
- Country of origin: United States
- Manufacturer: Textron Systems
The RIPSAW M5 is outfitted with an Anti-aircraft / anti-tank automatic cannon as well as Javelin anti-tank guided-missiles. It can go as fast as 45 mph.
Senator
Source: UA Roshel Senator 01 by АрміяInform / BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Type: Light armored security vehicle
- Country of origin: Canada
- Manufacturer: Roshel
The Senator is outfitted with a 7.62mm medium machine gun. It can go as fast as 37 mph.
SERVAL
Source: Armée de terre - VBMR-L Serval (14 juillet 2023) by Kevin.B / BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Type: Lightweight wheeled military vehicle
- Country of origin: France
- Manufacturer: Nexter
The SERVAL is outfitted with a 7.62mm machine gun as well as smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 75 mph.
Shadow Rider
Source: Turkish Military Academy-Kortej by Pivox / BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- Type: Unmanned ground vehicle
- Country of origin: Turkey
- Manufacturer: FNSS
The Shadow Rider is outfitted with 12.7mm heavy machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, and automatic cannons. It can go as fast as 31 mph.
SpGH ZUZANA 2
Source: ShKH Suzana at SIAF-2022 by Boevaya mashina / BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)
- Type: 155mm self-propelled howitzer vehicle
- Country of origin: Slovakia
- Manufacturer: State Factories
The SpGH ZUZANA 2 is outfitted with a 155mm main gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft heavy machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 47 mph.
Stryker MSL
Source: soldiersmediacenter / Wikimedia Commons
- Type: Surface-to-air missile system / anti-tank missile carrier
- Country of origin: United States
- Manufacturer: General Dynamics
The Stryker MSL is outfitted with sidewinder missiles, Hellfire missiles, and 30mm M230 Bushmaster chain gun. It can go as fast as 62 mph.
Tigon
Source: 2013.3.19 육군논산훈련소 Rep.of Korea Army Training Center (8576746632) by 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces / BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)
- Type: 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carrier
- Country of origin: South Korea
- Manufacturer: Hanwha Defense Systems
The Tigon is outfitted with a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun. It can go as fast as 62 mph.
Type 19 155mm
Source: Fire power 02 Type19 02 by 陸上自衛隊,JGSDF / BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Type: Self-propelled howitzer
- Country of origin: Japan
- Manufacturer: Japan Steel Works
The Type 19 155mm is outfitted with a 155mm howitzer main gun. It can go as fast as 56 mph.
Wahash (Wild Falcon)
Source: Tatohra / Shutterstock.com
- Type: 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle
- Country of origin: United Arab Emirates
- Manufacturer: Calidus / ADG Mobility
The Wahash (Wild Falcon) is outfitted with 14.5mm heavy machine guns, 12.7mm machine guns, 7.62mm machine guns, 30mm automatic grenade launcher, 30mm automatic cannon, anti-tank guided missile launcher, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 62 mph.
ZTQ-15 (Type 15 / VT-5)
- Type: Light tank
- Country of origin: China
- Manufacturer: North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)
The ZTQ-15 (Type 15 / VT-5) is outfitted with a 105mm main gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, and smoke grenade dischargers. It can go as fast as 43 mph.
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