Zorawar Light Tank Induction delayed to 2028-29 as Army seeks enhanced Armour Protection
India’s indigenous Zorawar light tank programme faces a significant schedule revision, with induction now projected for 2028-29 rather than the earlier target of 2027. The delay stems from the Indian Army’s requirement for substantially stronger armour protection capable of defeating 30mm armour-piercing rounds. Keywords: Zorawar light tank, STANAG Level 6 armour, Indian Army high-altitude warfare,…