Vietnam modernizes its artillery forces with new PTH-152 self-propelled howitzer

As reported by the X account T-54BVT on August 25, 2025, Vietnam has developed a new 8x8 self-propelled howitzer designated PTH-152, which was publicly shown during the 80th Anniversary National Achievements Exhibition held in Hanoi from August 28 to September 5, 2025. The system was produced by Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group and combines a Soviet-designed 152 mm D-20 howitzer with a KamAZ-6560 8×8 chassis. Read full defense news at this link...

The PTH-152 centers on a KamAZ-6560 8×8 truck with a bullet-proof cabin and a rotating mount for the D-20, stabilized by four large hydraulic legs that address recoil and enable rapid emplacement. (Picture source: X/@EFFERCETAMOL)

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