M-55S - T-55 modernization developed by the STO RAVNE company and engineers of the Israeli company Elbit. Slovenia modernized 30 T-55 tanks in the inventory of its armed forces. The last T-55 was modernized to the M-55S standard in May 1999.
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The original 100 mm tank gun was replaced by the NATO-standard 105 mm one with a thermal sleeve. The armour protection of the tank was improved considerably by attaching Rafael ERA blocks to the hull and the turret.
May 9, 2022 • 21 tweets • 7 min read
I've been trying to work out the timeline for the recent events on and around Snake Island, and I think I've gotten it straight now, so I might as well share it. /1
The first thing I've found that seems relevant is this report of two fast boats moving across the Black Sea, in the general direction of Snake Island, on April 27. /2
