China Commissions Its First Type 15 Light Tanks

Type 15 lightweight tanks of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) were spotted participating in a recent exercise in a low temperature mountainous plateau region. This type of tank has significant advantages over other types of tanks or armored vehicles in such regions, experts said. 

Global Times: PLA Xinjiang Military Command commissions first Type 15 light tanks 

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command recently received delivery of and commissioned its first batch of China's newly developed Type 15 light tanks, which excels at rapid reaction combat in plateau regions, a Chinese expert said on Monday. 

With the commissioning, both Xinjiang and Tibet military commands safeguarding China's western borders are now operating these advanced tanks specializing in plateau combat, analysts said. 

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Update #1: Type 15 lightweight tank enters service with PLA's Xinjiang Military Command (Janes) Update #2: China's New Type 15 Lightweight Tank Enters Service In Xinjiang To Protect Western Borders (Zero Hedge) 

WNU Editor: This is why this tank is important .... China’s Type 15 Light Tank Matters for Asia’s Future Wars (National Interest).