Defense Platform
Published Aug 24, 2026
Zorawar Light Tank
Agile 25-tonne amphibious tank engineered for rapid deployment in high-altitude mountain warfare.
Profile & Intelligence Breakdown
Project Zorawar is an indigenous high-altitude light tank designed jointly by DRDO and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Purpose-built to counter high-altitude mountain warfare requirements in Ladakh and Sikkim, featuring high power-to-weight ratio, amphibious capability, and anti-tank guided missile integration.
Historical Milestones
Chronology & Major Events
Jul 10, 2024
High-Altitude Proving Trials
Commenced desert and mountain trial runs in Leh Ladakh.
Official Citations & Sources
Technical Specifications
- platform type
- High-Altitude Light Tank
- manufacturer
- DRDO & L&T
- operational range
- 450