What is the Light Tank Zorawar?
25-01-2023
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Overview:
According to a recent report, DRDO-L&T developed Zorawar Light Tank that is under fabrication and will be “rolled out” soon.
Why in News?
- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the Defence ministry recently accorded the approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for purchasing 354 of these tanks through Make in India.
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About Light Tank Zorawar:
- It is an indigenously designed and developed Light Tank.
- Developed by 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.
Who was Zorawar?
- He was a military general — Zorawar Singh Kahluria, and had served under Jammu’s Raja Gulab Singh in the 19th Century.
- He is honoured for his conquests in the Himalayas including Ladakh, Tibet, Baltistan and Skardu.
Q1) What is a light tank?
A light tank is one of the classifications of tank design. Light tanks have in general been used for scouting and reconnaissance roles rather than combat.