China’s upgraded VT-4B export tank gets fourth-gen Type 100 tech ahead of Zhuhai show

China has unveiled an upgraded version of its VT-4 main battle tank, featuring advanced technologies including fourth-generation Type 100 tech, ahead of its showcase at the Zhuhai defense exhibition. The VT-4B boasts significant enhancements in armor protection, active defense systems, weapon stations, and electronic equipment, signaling China’s ambition to strengthen its military export portfolio. This move underscores China's growing influence in the global defense market and its efforts to compete with Western military technology.