A “Temu tank” might still take damage from something as basic as a sniper round.
Footage reportedly shows a Norinco VT-4 sustaining damage after being hit by Cambodian sniper fire.
Yet Thailand continues large-scale procurement from Norinco, not just the VT-4, but a whole family of AFVs and IFVs to build out its armored fleet. These platforms are often observed in secondary roles, while alternatives like the T-84 Oplot are favored for more demanding deployments.
When acquisition expands at that scale despite performance concerns, it inevitably raises harder questions—are these purely strategic and economic decisions, or is there something less transparent influencing the process?