CHINA has introduced a new howitzer weapon to its western borders following a fatal military clash with India in the Himalayas earlier this month. A howitzer is short cannon-type weapon that is capable of firing projectiles at high trajectories. The particular model that China is rolling out is called a PCL-181. These vehicle-mounted weapons are relatively new, having made a public debut at a military parade in Beijing in October last year. The cheap, light howitzer China is rolling out in Tibet The PCL-181 Click here to go to yuck tube.