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Did Tanzania acquire VT-2 main battle tanks?
Yes. In 2025, Tanzania acquired VT-2 main battle tanks from Norinco (China). Status: acquired. Reported by defence press reporting (2025). The documented package: VT-2 main battle tanks (expanding 15 Type 59G fleet) from Norinco (China). Supplier: Norinco (China); reported value undisclosed; full sourcing is in the data table below.
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Item | VT-2 main battle tanks (expanding 15 Type 59G fleet) |
| Quantity | — |
| Supplier | Norinco (China) |
| Value | — |
| Status | delivered |
| Source | defence press reporting (2025) |
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