Zorawar Tank

Topic: Defence and Security

Why in the news?

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light tank, Zorawar, meant for deployment in high-altitude areas.

Source: The Hindu 

About Zorawar Tank:

• It is an indigenously designed and developed Light Tank.
• It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Limited.
• Features:
  • It is designed to operate in varying terrain, from high-altitude areas and marginal terrains to island territories.
  • It will be highly transportable for rapid deployment to meet any operational situation.
  • It will be equipped with all the modern technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Drone Integration, a high degree of situational awareness, and amphibious operation capability.
  • It will weigh less than 25 tonnes with a high power-to-weight ratio as well as superior firepower and protection.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):

• It is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India.
• Its vision is to empower India with cutting-edge defense technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defense technologies and systems, while equipping our armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services.