Zorawar light tank faces 2-year delay after Army demands heavier armour
India's Zorawar light tank program faces a potential two-year delay as the Army requests armor upgrades beyond the original specifications. Engineers must balance increased protection requirements with the strict 25-tonne weight limit necessary for high-altitude deployment in Ladakh.
Why it matters
The delay impacts India's military readiness and its ability to counter Chinese armored presence in disputed Himalayan border regions.
Zorawar light tank faces 2-year delay after Army demands heavier armour
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