China unveils upgraded VT-4B export tank with fourth-gen tech ahead of Zhuhai airshow

China has upgraded its VT-4 export main battle tank, with new photos showing a VT-4B variant incorporating advanced armor, active protection, and electronics derived from its fourth-generation Type 100 program. The upgrade signals China's push to enhance its export competitiveness in the global arms market. Details on specific capabilities remain unconfirmed, but the timing ahead of the Zhuhai defense exhibition suggests a formal unveiling is imminent.

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