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According to official sources, the Indian Army prioritises purchasing the indigenous Indian light tank known as the “Zorawar” for use in the highlands in light of the experience of using Chinese forces’ armour during the standoff in eastern Ladakh.
Key Takeaway
- The Army will also introduce specialised technology, including loitering munitions, anti-drone capabilities, next-generation Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, and the light tank.
Zorawar tanks
- These are a fleet of indigenously developed light tanks.
- The tanks are named after the legendary Zorawar Singh Kahluria, a military general and an expert in mountain warfare. They served under the Dogra King, Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu.
- The tanks are light tanks that are “air portable” and can be easily airlifted during strategic operations.
- The tanks are further equipped with niche technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), drone integration, active protection systems, and a high degree of situational awareness.
- Zorawar tanks are known for their lightweight, agile platform, high power-to-weight ratio, remarkable firepower, protection, surveillance, and communication capabilities.
- Zorawar tanks can help overcome the challenges faced in high-altitude areas, marginal terrain, and islands and can also be deployed in areas such as plains, semi-deserts and deserts.
General Zorawar Singh Kahluria (1784-1841)
- He is known as the Napoleon of India for his conquests in the Himalayan areas, including Ladakh, Tibet, Baltistan, and Skardu.
- He was a military general under the Dogra Rajput ruler, Gulab Singh of Jammu.
- As the governor (wazir-e-wazarat) of Kishtwar, Zorawar extended the kingdom’s territories.
- General Zorawar Singh also attempted the conquest of Western Tibet (Ngari Khorsum) but was killed in the battle of To-yo during the Dogra-Tibetan war.
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Content Source: The Hindu