People's Liberation Army news and updates

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PLA thread haven't been upgrade for long time.

China shows Type 100 tank in field training for the first time

Seems PLA newest MBT the type 100 that being shown last year, begin to shown the trial traning. This MBT follow T-14 Armata concept of using unmanned turret, and positioning the crews on a capsule inside the hull for better protection.

 

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Few months old, but begin to gain more attention, as this Z-21 attack helicopter been seen increases presences on Chinese online forums.

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/china-first-heavyweight-attack-helicopter-z21

Clear development from Chinese Blackhawk Z-20 utility helicopter.

 

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Chinese forums circulating picture of the top turret of Type 100 MBT. Previously if not mistaken the top of turret pictures mostly being covered or not shown entirely. This shown some sensors fixed panels, indicating AESA type radars.