Tanks have been a game-changing technology in warfare for a century, and Ukraine was the site of major tank battles in World War II. In the current Russia Ukraine war, both sides have used Soviet-era tanks, with the most numerous being updated versions of the T-72. But as the war drags on, more modern equipment is making its way to the conflict, notably the Russian T-90 main battle tank. 

Currently, European NATO nations and the Biden Administration have authorized the transfer of advanced Western main battle tanks, the German Leopard 2 and the U.S. M1 Abrams. It appears that a technological showdown is shaping up between NATO and Russia in tanks and the results will likely influence tank design for years. 

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