Apr 13, 2026 12:29 PM
A new version of Taiwan’s legacy M60A3 Patton tank has recently come into view, featuring a digitalized fire-control system that allows simultaneous tracking and engagement of separate targets.
A new version of Taiwan’s legacy M60A3 Patton tank has recently come into view, featuring a digitalized fire-control system that allows simultaneous tracking and engagement of separate targets.
Unveiled by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, the upgrade enables a “hunter-killer” capability, allowing the commander to search for a new target while the gunner engages another.
The modernization is part of a deal with US defense firm Leonardo DRS and also includes third-generation thermal imaging for night operations, alongside new diesel engines aimed at improving mobility.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: New Capability Allows Taiwan’s M60A3 Tanks to Handle Two Targets at Once
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