Soviets Build New Tank Army
London based UPI reports from Jane's Armor and Artillery that the Soviet Union is producing just over 3,000 main battle tanks per year, including 2,500 T-72s and 500 T-64s, with an estimated 8,000 in service. The analysis notes three-man crews, 125 mm guns, automatic loaders, and advanced armor, while NATO tank totals are estimated higher but not specified.
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Western tanks face Soviet T-80 threat in new Jane's view
Jane's says NATO must fear the Soviet T-80 as Western fleets rely on Leopard-1 AMX-30 and Centurion variants. Germany orders 1800 Leopard-2s with 445 for the Netherlands, while the U S Army targets 7058 in service by 1988-89. The T-80, not yet public, features a 125 mm gun and resembles the British Challenger and US M 1 in concept.
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Begin Survives Parliament No Confidence Vote
Israel Prime Minister Menachem Begin narrowly survived a no confidence motion in the Knesset by a 57 to 53 vote with two abstentions after a six hour debate. Defense Minister Ariel Sharon defended the U S Israel military cooperation pact signed in Washington, while Labor opposition pressed for changes. Begin was absent due to surgery, and the dispute centered on Soviet threats and the pact's strategic defense role.
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