Type 96G MBT in Tibet.

[Lankan Ranger]

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Type 96G MBT in Tibet.

The March 16th 2010 edition of the China Defense News confirms that for the first time in history, the Tibet (Xizang) Military District has organic Main Battle Tank (MBT) asset.

China Defense Blog: Type 96G MBT in Tibet.

[deckingraj]

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There was a similar news about Indian tanks being provided to Nepal....Can any member please tell me what the heck Nepal is going to do with Tanks??? Who are their enemies and against whom are they going to pitch these tanks???

India to Supply 50 Tanks to Nepalese Army, Train More Officers Revolution in South Asia

[no_name]

On top of this, PLA will now change name to China Army, like wise PLAN to China Navy - ships will now have CNS "name", and PLAAF will now be china airforce.

I think the new name is better, get the revolution off its image

China Defense Blog: Where is the "People" in the "People's Liquidation Army "?

don't mind about the sarcastic dig

[below_freezing]

On top of this, PLA will now change name to China Army, like wise PLAN to China Navy - ships will now have CNS "name", and PLAAF will now be china airforce.

I think the new name is better, get the revolution off its image

China Defense Blog: Where is the "People" in the "People's Liquidation Army "?

don't mind about the sarcastic dig

its just the translation i think; look at the shoulder patches. in Chinese it'll still be known as the 中国人民解放军.

[champion]

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good change