Zorawar tank anchors India-Belgium push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed modern defence equipment with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in New Delhi, highlighting the indigenous Zorawar light tank as a key example of their cooperation. De Wever visited India at Modi's invitation, accompanied by his Defence and Foreign Trade ministers and a delegation of officials.
The Zorawar tank, India's first indigenous light tank, is designed for high-altitude warfare in the Himalayas and is a response to China's military advances. Named after a 19th-century Dogra Army general, the tank features a Belgian John Cockerill 3105 turret with a 105mm rifled gun and is equipped with advanced weaponry and systems for optimal performance in rugged terrain.
The Indian Army has ordered 59 units of the Zorawar tank, with plans for further production aligned with India's "Make in India" initiative.
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