With the continuous development of modern technology, various long-range missiles emerge in endlessly. These missiles can achieve precise strikes on targets thousands of kilometers away. Many people think that in the past, tanks cannons were used to open the way. The fighting method has lost its effect. However, people on the Ukrainian battlefield have made it clear that tanks still occupy an absolutely important position in modern warfare. Although missiles are much higher than tanks in terms of lethality and accuracy; but without using the core In the case of missile , the damage caused by the missile is limited, especially for some countries with large land areas. The main function of the missile is to destroy some important military facilities. On the frontal battlefield, tanks still have to rely heavily on combat, so In this war, Russia and Ukraine lost a large number of tanks.
As an indispensable weapon, it is also a weapon that is consumed in large quantities during wartime. Countries are constantly researching tanks to make them better fit soldiers and battlefield environments, so modern tanks are updated very quickly. , and there are many different versions. Recently, the United States has developed a new light tank . This tank is temporarily named "Mobile Protective Firepower" by the US military. It is mainly equipped for those light infantry divisions, so that it can provide these light infantry with more powerful fire support and protection.
Regarding the use of this new tank developed by the US military, most people are still more inclined to export it, because currently the United States is mainly under pressure from two aspects. On the one hand, it is the pressure from Russia in Europe, but the terrain in Europe is plain. , Russia's heavy tank will be fully utilized here, and light tanks will only be broken into pieces when they encounter it. On the other hand, there is pressure from China in the Asia-Pacific region, but in this region it mainly relies on naval warships. In combat, tanks can only play a limited role. Therefore, some Indian media believe that this tank is specially built for India; since the border conflict broke out between China and India, both sides have carried out a large number of military deployments at the border, including aircraft, tanks and artillery. Although India has deployed T-series main battle tanks, these tanks weigh more than 40 tons. It is difficult to exert effective combat effectiveness in plateau environments such as the Sino-Indian border. Therefore, there was a need for a tank suitable for plateau and mountain operations. Light tanks to fight China.
For this reason, India plans to develop such a tank and has reached preliminary intentions with domestic manufacturers. However, not only do we know what the manufacturing level of Indian military industry is, but many people in India also know that it takes a lot of time. The Arjun tank, which has been developed for many years, was originally thought to be the main tank in the Indian army, but what I didn't expect was that even the Indian Army itself looked down on it, saying that this tank was not as good as imported tanks from other countries; Therefore, regarding India's tank plan, the Indian media suggests that both sides should be pursued. On the one hand, India will develop a domestically produced light tank, and on the other hand, it will purchase this light tank from the United States. Otherwise, it will be embarrassing if no one wants to take the tank when it is developed. .
At present, our country is deploying the 15 light tank at the border. As the latest light tank developed by our country, it weighs only more than 30 tons. This size makes it very maneuverable and is specially used for plateaus and mountains. It is built in hilly forests; although it is small in size, its firepower is not small at all. It is equipped with a 105mm main gun that can easily penetrate the armor of main battle tanks. It is the only light tank currently in service in our country. . The 15 light tank deployed by our country at the border shocked the Indian army, because the T series main battle tanks they deployed on the mountainous terrain would become a living target for these Chinese light tanks due to their mobility, and the other party's tanks It can also increase the firepower of infantry with the cooperation of helicopters and drones, and it is good to have your own tanks without the help of soldiers.
According to the U.S. plan, they plan to purchase 96 tanks in the first batch at a price of US$1.14 billion; a total of 504 tanks will be purchased at a price of US$6 billion. This price is already expensive among light tanks, but considering India's "deep pockets" spent more than 9 billion US dollars to buy 36 Rafale , which is still acceptable. What's more, the United States also said that in addition to mountain and plateau operations, this tank can also be used by airborne troops and Infantry provides mobile fire support. Isn't this tailor-made for India on the border? After all, he has deployed the so-called ace airborne troops at the border. Coupled with this American tank, it is a strong alliance. How can it be easy to deal with China's 15-style light tank?
However, what India needs to consider is that this tank is still in the research and development and testing stage. Once it decides to purchase it, it needs to be prepared that there will be no tanks it wants at the border in the next few years; I don’t know that the Indian army is at the border. , can you endure this loneliness?
