India Unveils ‘Zorawar Light Tank’ to Boost Combat Readiness Along LAC.

In September 2025, India unveiled the ‘Zorawar Light Tank’, developed by DRDO, L&T, and CVRDE under Atmanirbhar Bharat to strengthen the Indian Army along the LAC. Named after General Zorawar Singh, it is designed to counter China’s Type-15 in high-altitude terrain.

      - The Zorawar Light Tank was conceptualized and built within 24 months at L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex, Hazira, Gujarat. It weighs 25 tonnes, has a 3-person crew, and offers a high power-to-weight ratio (~30 hp/tonne) for superior maneuverability in deserts, rugged terrains, and high-altitude regions above 4,200 meters (m).

      - Powered by a Cummins VTA903E-T760, 760 hp diesel engine, the tank uses a RENK HMT-800 transmission. It achieves speeds up to 70 km/h with an operational range of 70 km on road, supported by composite rubber tracks, hydro-pneumatic suspension, and modular armor for adaptability.

      - The tank is designed for rapid deployment via heavy-lift aircraft such as the C-17 Globemaster III and Chinook helicopters, enhancing India’s capability to mobilize forces quickly across mountainous borders.

Main Point :-   (i) Armed with a 105 mm main gun, 7.62 mm coaxial MG, and a 12.7 mm remote-controlled station, the tank also supports Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM), including 3rd generation fire-and-forget systems. Protection features include a modular composite armor system, Active Protection System (APS), low infrared signature, and laser warning receivers.

      (ii) The tank integrates India’s cutting-edge defence technology, including situational awareness systems, auxiliary power units, and 3rd generation ATGM compatibility with high-elevation weapons for challenging terrains.

(iii) The prototype has successfully undergone trials at Nyoma, Ladakh, above 4,200 meters, including desert terrain, high-altitude firing, and mobility tests. Full induction into the Indian Army is targeted by 2027, with mass production planned for future fleet expansion.
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