![]() ![]() Its development grew out of the T-80UD program in the 1980s. Where things could get a little confusing is that Ukraine also operates its domestically-developed T-84 MBT. Ukraine already has a sizeable fleet of T-72 MBTs, and facilities to keep the tanks running. ![]() The tanks are also equipped with an upgraded fire-control system. The M-84’s design is similar to the Soviet-made T-72, and includes three compartments with the driver position located at the center front of the hull. Slovenia, which was part of Yugoslavia until the early 1990s, reportedly operates around fourteen of the M-84 MBTs and has an additional thirty-two in its stores. The M-84 is a Yugoslavian-made version of the third generation Soviet-era T-72 that features several new improvements for the Yugoslav Army during the late stages of the Cold War. Sadly, Ukraine does not have a lot of T-84 Main Battle Tanks: Last month, it was reported that Slovenia would provide its fleet of M-84 main battle tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine, and in exchange receive the Leopard MBT or Marder tracked armored infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) from Germany. ![]()
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