Tag: MBT
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 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...
Australian Army returns to heliborne refuelling operations for tank operations
The Australian Army has resumed tactical refuelling operations of its M1 Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) during Exercise Eagle Walk at the Townsville Field...
Indonesian Army Receiving New Harimau MBT
Indonesia’s state-owned defence company PT Pindad is set to receive the initial shipment of Modern Medium Weight Tanks (MMWT) from Turkey’s FNSS.
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Nammo to develop 120mm ammunition for Hyundai Rotem’s K2 main battle...
Norway-based munitions specialist Nammo has entered into an agreement with South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem to develop new 120mm ammunition for the latter’s K2 Black...
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...
Chinese Armour on the Move
While many countries have ceased the design, development and production of main battle tanks (MBT), China is reaching out to the export market.
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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...
Al Khalid I makes public deput at IDEAS
The pride of place for the Pakistan Army at IDEAS is its new main battle tank. After several years of anticipation, the Al Khalid...
Combat Vehicle Modernisation
The desire to retain and operate a selection of armoured combat vehicles in Asia Pacific is encouraging local industry to get ‘in on the...