India's Indigenous Light Tank Zorawar | 08 Jul 2024

Source: TH

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled the prototype of India's indigenous light tank, Zorawar, which is set to undergo extensive trials.

• It was jointly developed by DRDO and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with contributions from various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
• The need for a light tank (weighing maximum 25 tonnes) emerged during the 2020 standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh, highlighting the requirement for lightweight, easily deployable tanks.
  • In April 2021, the Army issued a Request for Information (RFI) for 350 light tanks weighing less than 25 tonnes.
• The light tank's design ensures it can be transported by air, fire at high angles, and perform limited artillery roles, enhancing tactical and operational mobility.

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