Military Watch Magazine reported that India has unveiled its new locally produced tank, which will be used alongside T-72 and T-90 tanks in its northern mountainous regions. According to India Today, the new Indian tank, named Zorawar, weighs 25 tons and will undergo testing over the next two years. This tank can climb steep heights and operate in mountainous and rugged terrains, as well as cross rivers and other bodies of water, and is equipped with a 105 mm gun.
According to available information, the Indian Ministry of Defense has requested 59 Zorawar tanks, with an additional 200 tanks expected to be ordered. These tanks are anticipated to enter service for the Indian Army by 2027. The newspaper "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" noted that India's lack of experience in developing tanks may raise questions about the new tank's effectiveness, particularly since the previous Indian tank, the Arjun, was classified as unsuccessful. Therefore, it is possible that India received technical support from Russia in the development of its new tanks.
