5 Key Details About India's New Zorawar Light Battle Tank

Developed jointly by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro Limited, the Zorawar is a 25-tonne light battle tank that went from development to readiness for trials in just two years

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The tank is named after General Zorawar Singh, a 19th-century Dogra military leader known for leading operations in Ladakh and western Tibet

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The tank was developed by DRDO to meet Indian Army's needs in eastern Ladakh, addressing Chinese deployments across the Line of Actual Control (LAC)

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According to DRDO Chief Dr. Samir Kamath, the Zorawar is slated for induction into the Indian Army by 2027 following ongoing trials in Hazira, Gujarat

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Due to its lightweight design, the Zorawar can navigate steep mountain climbs and cross rivers more easily compared to heavier T-72 and T-90 tanks

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