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Indian Light Tank ‘Zorawar’ set to boost Indian army’s might, DRDO conducts successful field trials

In a major boost to Indian forces deployed opposite China in Ladakh, premier defence research agency DRDO and private sector firm L&T are at advanced stages of trials of the indigenous Light Tank Zorawar. Defence Research and Development Organisation chief Dr Samir V Kamat today reviewed the progress made in the project at the Larsen and Toubro plant in Hajira in Gujarat. Developed in a record time of two years for high altitude areas of Ladakh, the tank is testimony to Indian progress in indigenous manufacturing. DRDO and L&T have integrated USVs n loitering munitions in the tank learning lessons from the Russia and Ukraine conflict. The light tank Zorawar with 25 tonnes weight and it is the first time a fresh tank has been designed and made ready for trials in such a short time. 59 of these tanks will be provided to the Army initially and it will be a front runner for the major programme of 295 more of these armoured vehicles. The Indian Air Force can supply two tanks at a time in the C-17 class transport aircraft as the tank is light and can be run at high speeds in mountain valleys. The trials are expected to be completed in the next 12-18 months and be ready for induction. Even though the first ammunition is coming from Belgium, the DRDO is ready to develop the ammunition indigenously.

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