M2020 tank

An unidentified model of a North Korean main battle tank was unveiled during the October 2020 military parade that commemorated the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Worker's Party. It has been given the unofficial name "M2020". Background North Korea originally relied on Soviet and Chinese made tanks before they started developing their own tanks, starting with the Chonma-ho tank. Newer Pokpung-ho and Songun-915 (a 'Pokpung-ho' with cast turret and modified hull) tanks would be developed and introduced in the early 21st century but were still heavily influenced by old Soviet/Russian and Chinese tank designs; namely by the T-62. At the beginning of the 21st century, North Korea was able to obtain T-72 tanks through various channels and various parts of it, which would be used in the development of their tanks. History...