Rheinmetall is developing a new 105mm smoothbore tank cannon for use by lighter and smaller armored vehicles. (Smoothbore cannon can develop higher muzzle velocities, needed to penetrate modern tanks, ...

The M1 Abrams main battle tank has undergone significant evolution since its 1980 service entry to remain a dominant force.

However, only conventional smoothbore 90mm, 105mm and 120mm guns were seriously mocked up and put onto test tanks. Fire control in the T95 was also innovative, with a computer providing automatic ...

Initially introduced with a 105mm gun, later variants like the M1A1 and M1A2 received upgrades including a 120mm smoothbore cannon and improved armor. -Despite its success in past conflicts like ...

Leonardo is installing its Hitfact Mk II turret armed with the new 105/52 mm rifled gun in place of the 120 mm smoothbore weapon ... Installation of the 105 mm gun allows a reduction in turret ...