Currently in low-rate production for automobiles, tractors and trucks.but all of foreign licensed designs.ġ. No immediate internal threats although Islamic groups do pose a significant terrorist threat.ĥ.

That being said immediate neighbours are much less stable than Kenya and with tribal and religious strife, the probability is that Kenya will have to provide stabilization forces either at their border or potentially deployed inside a neighbour nation to provide a safe zone.Ĥ. No immediate external threats although combination of corruption and Islamic political efforts could pose a future threat. Current date in current real-world timelineģ. Country like Kenya except double the per capita GDP, with similar neighbours.Ģ. The modern battlefield shows no signs of this changing soon, with the development of tanks continuing to adapt to it.1. Modern Era – Are Tanks Still Relevant?: Despite numerous prophets heralding the demise of the tank, armor is still an important part of all the world’s militaries. Although the USA and USSR never fought each other directly, almost all proxy wars of the period saw extensive usage of their tanks. World War Two would change these perceptions, and see tanks used in unprecedented numbers across all theaters of war.Ĭold War – East vs West: In a period dominated by nuclear weapons, two opposing superpowers led to the splitting of the world into East and West. Even so, many were unconvinced by this new weapon of war. WW2 – The Tank Goes Global: The Interwar period saw the tank go on a worldwide tour, from Bolivia to China, every corner of the globe and all seven continents felt the tread of heavy armor. Soon after its introduction, the tank quickly became a killing machine integrated into combined arms operations. However, many pioneers had envisioned the use of armored vehicles in the decades prior to the Great War. WW1 – Mud, Barbed Wire, and Trenches: The United Kingdom and France started development of tanks in order to break through enemy lines. If you feel something is missing, please add it to our Public Suggestion List.

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Japanese modern tank prototypes