New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light Tank, Zorawar.
The light tank is a highly versatile platform, capable of deployment in high-altitude areas.
During the field trials conducted in the desert terrain, the light tank demonstrated exceptional performance, efficiently meeting all the intended objectives, a Defence Ministry statement said.
In the initial phase, the tank’s firing performance was rigorously evaluated and it achieved the required accuracy on designated targets.
Zorawar has been successfully developed by the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), a unit of the DRDO, in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Numerous Indian industries, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), contributed to the development of various sub-systems, showcasing the strength of indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities within the country.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the Indian Army, and all associated industry partners for the successful trials of the Indian Light Tank.
He described the achievement as a significant milestone towards India’s goal of self-reliance in critical defence systems and technologies.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Samir V Kamat also extended congratulations to the entire team involved in the project.
