Chinese Armour Technology: The FY-2 Family
Reading Time: 3 minutesChina’s modern tank protection philosophy has evolved rapidly over the past two decades, reflecting a shift towards modularity, layered defences and field-level maintainability. The FY-2 family of explosive reactive armour (ERA) — comprising the FY-2A, FY-2T and FY-2SH variants — exemplifies this approach. Designed for flexibility and cost-effectiveness, these armour Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s VT-5 vs India’s Zorawar: Riverine Manoeuvre and the New Light Armour Equation
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the Bengal delta and North-East India–Bangladesh theatre, armoured warfare is shaped less by open plains and more by waterways, causeways and alluvial terrain. Light tanks were once thought to hold the advantage in such conditions — until the Bangladesh Army’s riverine engineering capability changed the equation entirely. With up Continue Reading
China prepares shipment of VT-5 light tanks and VT-4A MBTs for the Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhotographs circulating on Chinese defence forums and social media in late July and August strongly indicate that NORINCO is preparing to ship a consignment of VT-5 light tanks and VT-4A main battle tanks (MBTs) to Bangladesh. The images and video clips reportedly taken at a major roads depict the advanced Continue Reading
VT-5 Light Tank
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation)Country of Origin: People’s Republic of ChinaType: Light TankIn Service Since: 2023 (Bangladesh Army)Primary Operator: Bangladesh ArmyOther Operators: People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLA), Export Customers Overview The VT-5, also known as the Type 15 in Chinese service, is a next-generation light tank designed and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army seeks light amphibious tanks
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is in negotiations with China for a new light amphibious tank for use in its riverine and coastal regions, having superior capabilities to existing platforms. The new generation tank is said to be capable of operating in mountainous regions, participate in amphibious landings, and even operate in Continue Reading