Janes Defence Budgets (JDB) estimates China’s total defence expenditure for 2023 to be the equivalent of about USD269 billion. JDB figures include soldiers’ pensions and a portion of national R&D expenditure. (Janes Defence Budgets)
China has announced a 2023 defence budget of CNY1.554 trillion (USD225 billion). The new budget represents a nominal year-on-year increase of 7.2%, the fastest rate of growth for four years.
The expenditure was announced at the opening session of the annual National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on 5 March.
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The main battle tank (MBT) is a fully armored, tracked military vehicle built for the frontline fighting battlefield. MBTs are meant to engage in armored combat with enemy forces, combining mobility, protection, and firepower.
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Moreover, MBTs are strongly armored with thick steel plating designed to withstand hostile fire.