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Colonel Nguyen Cao Cuong, director of the Z125 Factory, said the T-1 light tank is being developed with modern features, an open architecture and modular capabilities that allow replacing different weapons and equipment. He added that the tank is designed to deliver technical and tactical advantages in firepower, mobility and protection.
According to the People’s Army Newspaper, on April 24 Major General Pham Hoai Nam—member of the Party Central Committee and Standing member of the Central Military Commission—and Deputy Minister of Defense visited the Z125 Factory to review the progress of research, design and manufacture of the T-1 light tank.
The Z125 Factory, in coordination with 12 units across the armed forces, is carrying out research, design and manufacturing work, and completing procedures to open new scientific and technological tasks.
To date, the assembled T-1 light tank prototype has essentially been completed for testing and evaluation, serving as a basis for final product completion. The Defense Industry Directorate has drafted and reviewed explanatory notes and is ready to support the Defense Ministry Council in appraisal and evaluation as required.
Under the plan, the T-1 light tank will be tested and evaluated in May 2026.
The finished product must meet all performance indicators approved by the Army’s Chief of General Staff. After acceptance, the T-1 tank is expected to be displayed at the 3rd Vietnam International Defense Exhibition in 2026, scheduled for four days from December 10 to 13.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Cao Cuong said the T-1 light tank stands out for its modern design, open architecture, modular capability and the ability to replace various weapons and equipment. He reiterated that the tank is intended to provide technical and tactical advantages in firepower, mobility and protection.
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