The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted preliminary automotive trials of Indian light tank Zorawar, a versatile platform designed for deployment in high-altitude areas. During the field trials conducted in desert terrain, the light tank demonstrated exceptional…

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted preliminary automotive trials of Indian light tank Zorawar, a versatile platform designed for deployment in high-altitude areas.

During the field trials conducted in desert terrain, the light tank demonstrated exceptional performance, meeting all intended objectives. In the initial phase, Zorawar’s firing capabilities were rigorously evaluated, achieving the required accuracy on designated targets.

Zorawar was developed by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), a unit of DRDO, in collaboration with Larsen and Toubro Ltd. Various Indian industries, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), contributed to the development of sub-systems, highlighting the strength of indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised DRDO, the Indian Army, and all industry partners for the successful trials, describing the achievement as a significant milestone towards India’s goal of self-reliance in critical defence systems and technologies.

Meanwhile, India on Friday successfully test-fired the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) for the second consecutive day from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur on the Odisha coast, defence sources said.