India completes preliminary trials for high-altitude 'Zorawar' light tank, plans induction by 2027 amid China tensions.

India has completed preliminary trials for the 'Zorawar' light tank, intended for high-altitude warfare, with plans for its induction into the Army by 2027. The Army aims to acquire 354 units, costing approximately ₹17,500 crore, amid ongoing tensions with China. Meanwhile, the future of the Arjun tank program is uncertain due to limited orders and challenges, as the Army shifts focus to the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) for modernization.

September 13, 2024
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