Ivory Coast’s Armed Forces marked the nation’s Independence Day on August 7, 2024, with a grand military parade showcasing the latest additions to their military arsenal. Among the highlights were newly acquired combat armored vehicles from China, signaling a significant enhancement in the nation’s defense capabilities. The Chinese NORICO made new combat vehicles include the VN-22B 105mm 6×6 fire support armored vehicle, the VP11 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, the CS/SS4 4×4 852 self-propelled mortar carrier vehicle, and the Dongfeng Mengshi EQ2050F 4×4 tactical vehicle.
Ivory Coast; Army reveals new in service Chinese armored vehicles