I believe the tanks are here to stay and perhaps get a bit bigger too. The main threat, ATGMs, could be minimised by a more active defense system, that would require some room. If such a system became good enough, the tanks will not lose their purpose. IMO of course.
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That's it, keep dancing on the minefield!
Look at the top end T-90's...they have a pretty effective active defense VS ATGMs.
And I'm not trying to imply tanks are going away anytime soon...and more then likly ever. On the other hand most modern IFV's would eat a WW II tank for lunch.
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