- Overview: In a massive strategic shift, the Indian Army has officially deployed the first operational squadron of the indigenous ‘Zorawar’ Light Tanks at the Chushul sub-sector along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.
- Key Points:
- Mountain Warfare Dominance: Engineered for extreme altitudes, the 25-ton Zorawar offers superior mobility over heavy Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) like the T-90 in treacherous Himalayan terrain.
- Strategic Counterbalance: Directly counters the deployment of China’s Type 15 (ZTQ-15) light tanks, restoring armored parity in the contested Pangong Tso region.
- Indigenous Defense Manufacturing: Jointly developed by DRDO and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), symbolizing a critical triumph for the ‘Make in India’ defense ecosystem.
- Next-Gen Capabilities: Features integration with tactical swarm drones, active protection systems (APS), and AI-enabled targeting for multi-domain operations.
Source Link: DRDO Project Zorawar Updates
- Q1. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Project Zorawar’:
- It is an indigenous project aimed at developing nuclear-powered submarines for the Indian Navy.
- It is designed to operate seamlessly in High Altitude Areas (HAA) like Eastern Ladakh.
- A) 1 only
- B) 2 only
- C) Both 1 and 2
- D) Neither 1 nor 2
