Yes, it's true, but even now we still produce some of them.
"Make a deal, deal. The President is a Republican" :-)
You should get some of our M1A1 Abrams.
Don't worry about the old Soviet designs. For one thing support for Soviet era equipment worldwide brings a good income. Support can include new systems, like tank gearboxes and engines, sights, navigation aids, communication gear, armor upgrades, and a host of other technologies. And all paid for by foreign customers.