Tag: Main Battle Tanks
Indonesia receives over 500 new combat and support vehicles
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 2 October that the armed forces have received 569 domestically produced military vehicles, including tracked and...
Japan explores Type 10 MBT lethality and survivability upgrades
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) primary land warfare platform, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Type 10 ‘Hitomaru’ main battle tank (MBT), is being...
First upgraded engine for Taiwanese M60 tanks completed
Renk America has completed the first AVDS-1790 diesel engine ordered by Taiwan to upgrade the Republic of China Army’s (RoCA’s) M60A3 Patton main battle...
South Korea lines up for more contract wins at MSPO
South Korea looks set to expand its already considerable defence export successes in Poland in September with further contracts expected to be announced by...
South Korea greenlights fourth K2 MBT tranche
The South Korean government has approved the production of a fourth batch of Hyundai Rotem K2 main battle tanks (MBTs) for the Republic of...
Fully indigenous K2 MBT powerpack still some ways off
Germany’s Renk Group announced on social media on 23 October that it has signed a contract with the South Korean manufacturer of the K2...
DX Korea 2022: Hyundai Rotem readies for next stage of K2...
South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem is poised to commence manufacture of new batches of K2 main battle tanks (MBTs) for the Republic of Korea Army...
India advances indigenous tank-launched missile testing
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully test fired an indigenous laser-guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) from an Arjun main battle tank on...
South Korea continues to push K2 MBT for Norwegian tank requirement
South Korean and Norwegian officials have gathered in Seoul on 2 May to continue bilateral discussions on defence industrial co-operation.
The ninth session of...
NORINCO aims at exports with new vehicles
China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO), the prime land systems supplier to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is looking to expand its international footprint...
