Zorawar light tank faces 2-year delay after Army demands heavier armour

 India’s indigenous Zorawar light tank, crucial for Himalayan warfare, faces a potential two-year delay. The Army’s demand for enhanced protection beyond STANAG Level 4 necessitates strengthening armour while maintaining the vital 25-tonne weight limit. This upgrade aims to counter threats and ensure high-altitude mobility, impacting its planned 2027 induction. India’s indigenous Zorawar light tank, crucial for Himalayan warfare, faces a potential two-year delay. The Army’s demand for enhanced protection beyond STANAG Level 4 necessitates strengthening armour while maintaining the vital 25-tonne weight limit. This upgrade aims to counter threats and ensure high-altitude mobility, impacting its planned 2027 induction.