Over the past six decades, China transformed from a nation relying on Soviet tank designs into a leading developer of advanced armored vehicles. Starting with the Type 59 in the 1950s and evolving ...

While the United States, Germany, and the Soviet Union all maintained robust tank development programs during the Cold War, China lagged behind significantly until the very end. For the majority of ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The Type 59 continues to equip the PLA. While the United States, Germany, and the Soviet Union all maintained robust tank development programs during the Cold War, China ...

From the Soviet-inspired Type 59 to the cutting-edge Type 99A, China’s tank development tells a story of innovation, adaptation, and ambition. This video explores the history of Chinese armored ...

Nearly all of China's armored vehicles and tanks are built by the state-owned Corporation, China North Industries, also called Norinco, which is one of the largest arms producers in the world. The ...

The Chinese Army—officially known as the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces—is experimenting with controlling tanks remotely. Beijing’s state television service showed off the tanks during a news ...