China's stealthy upgrade: A budget T-90M alternative emerges from Norinco
A mysterious armored vehicle, recently spotted undergoing trials on the streets of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, has ignited a flurry of speculation and discussion across global defense…
A mysterious armored vehicle, recently spotted undergoing trials on the streets of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, has ignited a flurry of speculation and discussion across global defense forums and online platforms. Initial observations led many to believe it might be a new Russian main battle tank, possibly undergoing evaluation in China. However, closer inspection and subsequent analysis have revealed a far more intriguing story: a heavily modified T-72, a venerable Soviet-designed platform, reimagined by the Chinese defense giant Norinco.
The footage, which rapidly circulated online, initially puzzled experts due to its unfamiliar silhouette combined with a distinctly T-72-like…