More Protection Sought In Tanks

Russian tank producer Uralvagonzavod says it is designing tanks and armored vehicles that will provide maximum protection for their crews, Interfax-AVN reports.

Placing the crew, ammunition and fuel in the same circuit of the T-90S main battle tank could have fatal consequences: The fuel could ignite if the armor is pierced, said a company designer.

While developing modern vehicles, the company is separating the crew from the fuel and ammunition package, he said. For a...