Hazira (Gujarat) [India], In a major boost to the Indian forces deployed opposite China in Ladakh, premier defense research agency Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and private sector firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) are testing advanced Are in phase. Indigenous light tank Zoravar.

DRDO Chief Dr. Sameer V. Kamat today reviewed the progress of the project at Larsen & Toubro plant at Hazira, Gujarat.

Developed in a record time of two years for the high altitude areas of Ladakh, this tank is a testament to Indian progress in indigenous manufacturing.

DRDO and L&T have integrated USVs in carrying munitions in tanks, learning lessons from the Russia and Ukraine conflict.

The light tank Zoravar weighs 25 tonnes and this is for the first time, a fresh tank has been designed and tested in such a short period of time.

Of these, 59 tanks will initially be provided to the Army and will be the front runner for the flagship program of 295 more armored vehicles.

The Indian Air Force can supply two tanks at a time in C-17 class transport aircraft as this tank is light and can be maneuvered at high speed in mountain valleys.

The trial is expected to be completed and ready for induction in the next 12-18 months.

Even though the first ammunition is coming from Belgium, DRDO is ready to develop the ammunition indigenously.