China tests upgraded light battle tank for deployment in Himalayan Tibet

Both India and China have been continuing to strengthen their Tibet-border security with building and improvement of infrastructure, and deployment of various types of arms and equipment, while maintaining large bodies of troops in the wake of the Galwan Valley clashes of 2020. It has now been reported that China has upgraded its high-altitude light battle tank Type 99B with improved information-based command and communication capabilities and integrated firepower for deployment against India.

The reports about the upgraded battle tank came in the backdrop of India unveiling its indigenously developed Zorawar light tank for high-altitude mountain warfare, especially along the Tibet border, reported the scmp.com Dec 15, citing China’s state media.

The report cited state broadcaster CCTV as saying Dec 11 that the upgraded model had a raft of new features, and was shown going through testing of its driving capabilities and electronic systems in diverse terrain, as well as live-fire exercises.

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