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Vickers Defence Systems
Country: United Kingdom
Founded: 1828
Headquarters: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
About Vickers Defence Systems
Vickers Defence Systems was a British defense manufacturer that produced some of the most iconic military vehicles of the 20th century. Now absorbed into BAE Systems, Vickers produced the Chieftain, Challenger 1, and Valiant tanks, as well as naval guns and artillery systems. The Vickers name remains synonymous with British armored vehicle heritage.
Specializations
- Main Battle Tanks
- Armored Vehicles
- Naval Guns
- Artillery
Notable Programs
- Vickers MBT (Vijayanta)
- Chieftain Tank
- Challenger 1
- Valiant Tank
- L7 105mm Gun
Weapon Systems (1)
- Vickers Mk.3 Main Battle Tank - tank [land]