Tag: NORINCO

Chinese VN22 Armored Vehicle

Uzbekistan Tests Chinese VN22 Armored Vehicle as China’s Defense Footprint Grows in Central Asia

The Asia Live News Service - January 18, 2026
A Chinese-made VN22 6×6 wheeled armored vehicle has been spotted at the Military Scientific and Technical Institute of Uzbekistan, confirming the presence of Chinese armored platforms at one of the country’s key defense research facilities. The appearance of the vehicle...
China’s NORINCO-Tianma-1000 Heavy Unmanned Cargo Drone

China’s NORINCO Achieves Major Milestone as Tianma-1000 Heavy Unmanned Cargo Drone Completes Successful Maiden Flight, Paving the Way for Autonomous Cargo Operations

The Asia Live News Service - January 12, 2026
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) announced on January 11 that its newly developed Tianma-1000 unmanned transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push toward large-scale autonomous cargo aviation. Developed entirely within...
PLAGF Type 19 IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicles)

China’s New Wheeled Assault Vehicle Signals Major Leap in PLAGF Modernization

The Asia Live News Service - May 28, 2025
The People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) has begun receiving its latest generation of 8×8 wheeled assault vehicles, a new model based on the upgraded Type 19 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) platform. This development marks a significant step forward in...
Chinese VT-4 Main Battle Tank

​Nigeria’s Strategic Pivot: Deepening Defense Ties with China’s NORINCO to Achieve Military Self-Sufficiency​

The Asia Live News Service - April 13, 2025
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in military hardware production. This ambition was underscored by a high-level meeting on March 18, 2025, between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, and a delegation from China North...