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Where’s the Anti-Tank Reserve?


Soldiers from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards fire a Javelin ATGM. Photo credit: US Army Europe. Public Domain


The British Army needs a mobile anti-tank reserve capability in order to credibly stop opposing heavy armour during a peer conflict. Without it, outnumbered UK armour will be held at bay while infantry are overwhelmed.

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WRITTEN BY

Dr Jack Watling

Senior Research Fellow, Land Warfare

Military Sciences

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