India’s Zorawar Light Tank Vs. China’s Type 15 Light Tank
After the deadly 2020 clashes on the disputed borders of Eastern Ladakh in the Himalayas, tensions have remained high between India and China, which can develop into a full-fledged military confrontation any day. Since the clashes in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley (named after Ghulam Rasool Galwan ), the army has taken several steps to boost its combat capabilities. Since May 2020, the militaries of India and China have confronted each other on the border and a reasonable settlement of the border dispute is not yet in sight. Both sides, however, have pulled back from several areas of conflict. Against this background, both countries continue strengthening their troops and infrastructure in the border highlands. Both China and India face specific problems due to the difficult terrain separating them, especially affecting the OBT. Low air pressure at high altitudes reduces the performance of tank power plants, and low temperatures force crews to start engines for up to 30 minute