Defence Blog posted on 19 August 2025 an article titled "Gabon Receives Chinese-made VN-1 Fighting Vehicles" by Daisuke Soto.
Gabon unveiled newly acquired Chinese eight-wheeled VN-1 infantry fighting vehicles and the WMA-301 105mm wheeled assault gun during its independence day military parade. This is another indication that Chinese military equipment companies are increasing their footprint in Africa at a price point accessible to smaller economies.
