Romania has decided to upgrade the old copy of the T-55 tank: Why is it required by the Army of the Country

Bucharest intends to carry out a large -scale renewal of their armored forces. According to experts, it is a temporary measure to obtain new American M1 Abrams and South Korean K2. During the BSDA 2024 Defense Exhibition, Romarm presented a modernized TR-85 M1R tank in Bucharest. According to Defense Express, June 26, the development aroused great interest against Romania's expectations for the supply of US M1 Abrams and South Korean K2.

This decision, analysts, is due to two main reasons: on the one hand, it is another modernization of the Romanian copy of the Soviet T-55 tank, and on the other hand, this project is implemented against the background of Romania's plans for the large-scale renewal of their armored forces. "At first glance, spending resources on such a project, in parallel with the acquisition of new VTTs (the main combat tanks), it seemed extremely irrational.

Therefore, it was interesting here as the Romanians themselves evaluated the modernization of the TR-85 M1R," the observers write. The fact is that for the Romanian defense industry, the project of TR-85 M1R is important. According to the publication of the Defense Romania profile portal, the modernization of tanks is considered as a matter of prestige, which confirms that Romania retains the necessary engineering competencies. Romania plans to upgrade all 54 available TR-85 M1 tanks to TR-85 M1R.

Although no specific terms and costs of the project have been voiced, modernization is most likely a temporary measure to obtain new M1 Abrams and K2, the supply of which may take several years. In general, Romanian experts plan to carry out such improvements.

Weapons System: Communications and Management: Crocard: Engine and Transmission: "In general, the configuration looks like Romania went to the most economical modernization It will move on Abrams and K22 in full swing, "the observers summed up.