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12 May 2022

Zero Tanks? The Marines Think Main Battle Tanks Are Things of the Past

Kris Osborn

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to operate a fleet of exactly zero main battle tanks as part of a service-wide transition from a heavier, mechanized force into an expeditionary and more deployable networked force.

The Corps’ Force Design 2030 document articulates the need for the service to adapt and evolve to operate in fast-paced, multi-domain threat environments in which enemy forces have long-range precision weaponry, high-fidelity sensors, and unmanned systems. As a result, the Marines recognize the need to have a faster and more deployable amphibious force capable of quickly and lethally transitioning from sea to land.

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