ZORAWAR - DEFENCE AND
SECURITY
News:
DRDO unveils indigenous light tank
Zorawar
What's in the news?
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Recently, the Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and private company Larsen &
Toubro (L&T) unveiled the prototype of the Zorawar light tank.
Zorawar Light Tank:
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It is an indigenous
light tank designed specifically for operations
in high-altitude regions like Ladakh and Sikkim.
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It has been developed
under ‘Project Zorawar’, named after General Zorawar Singh of Jammu.
Developed by:
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The Zorawar Tank was
developed jointly by the DRDO and Larsen
& Toubro (L&T).
Other Key Takeaways:
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Its prototype was
unveiled in July 2023, with internal testing completed at L&T’s facility in
Gujarat.
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It has been scheduled
for extensive trials in various conditions, including summer, winter, and
high-altitude environments, with plans for induction by August 2025.