Tag: Norinco
Thailand’s Spending Spree
by Andrew Drwiega and Dr. Lee Willet
With the Thai government being controlled by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), in other words...
Metal Gear Solid
Armoured Combat Vehicles (ACVs) have been given considerable attention by armies in the Asia-Pacific over the last few years. Major efforts have been taken,...
Chinese armour boosts Royal Thai Army firepower
The Royal Thai Army has received the first batch of 28 Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks (MBT), 18 months after awarding a $147 million...
Chinese armour boosts Royal Thai Army firepower
The Royal Thai Army has received the first batch of 28 Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks (MBT), 18 months after awarding a $147 million...
Reach Out And Touch Someone
Contemporary operations are highlighting a resurgence in demand for flexible and accurate anti-armour support weapons as armed forces grow increasingly concerned about the military...
Thailand to receive new VT-4s by year end
NORINCO took advantage of a recent live fire demonstration in Inner Mongolia to showcase the VT-4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) destined to fill the...
Difficult Choices In A Complex Region
As Pakistan’s nuclear weapons modernisation advances, the country seeks a stronger domestic defence industrial base and an increase in defence exports. The People’s Republic...
Enhancing the Mission
As nations continue to wage Counter-Insurgency (COIN) operations across the Asia-Pacific, requirements are emerging for Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) capable of providing...
China Unveils High Speed Amphibious Capability
Being able to rapidly move from a ship to the beach and then inland has significant benefits. It reduces exposure while moving to the...
Asia’s Artillery Rennaissance
Artillery is experiencing a revolution in platform design, ordnance and fire control. Such advances are making artillery more deployable, enabling weapons to reach the...
