India’s Zorawar light tank nears combat readiness following high-altitude trials

By Neelam Mathews

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India’s Zorawar light tank, crafted for high-altitude agility and amphibious operations, has entered its next development phase following trials.

The first prototype of India’s light tank is “heading to Chennai for modifications” after completing high-altitude trials in the country’s northern borders, according to Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi

The development of the Zorawar light tank has been driven by a requirement for lightweight, easily deployable tanks, that could be transported by air. The necessity became evident during the 2020 conflict with China in eastern Ladakh when 42-ton T-72 tanks were taken to high altitudes where they faced challenges including -40°C temperatures which impacted performance, transportation and maintenance of the vehicles.

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Aero India 2021 a glance

Hello Folks 

My contribution to a well organized virtual show. 

Wish you all the best for 2021 ! 

Warmly

Neelam

UNMANNED VEHICLES

Aero India 2021: Indian MRO opportunities for UAVs on the rise

• 8th February 2021

  As UAVs proliferate in the Indian military, future opportunities will abound for their indigenous maintenance and support.

MILITARY LOGISTICS

Aero India 2021: Military-civil synergy is the new MRO mantra

• 7th February 2021

  Boeing is one example of a company seeking to boost its defence MRO footprint in India.

TRAINING

Aero India 2021: IAF issues HAL with an RfP for basic trainers

• 7th February 2021

  With India's acute need for basic trainers, an order for an indigenous platform has drawn a step closer.

UNMANNED VEHICLES

Aero India 2021: Micro-UAVs – the need of the hour

• 5th February 2021

  Micro-UAVs are seen as essential for internal security and military personnel; an Israeli company is teaming up in India to tap the market.

AIR WARFARE

Aero India 2021: HAL pushes the IMRH the Indian military’s way

• 5th February 2021

  HAL feels confident about developing a medium-weight helicopter, but it requires the Indian military to feel the same way.

DEFENCE NOTES

Aero India 2021: Small gaps remain in India-US collaboration

• 4th February 2021

  While defence ties between India and the US are close, there is scope for further development.

AIR WARFARE

Aero India 2021: Naval fighters prove their mettle

• 4th February 2021

  Boeing and other contenders display their proposed solutions for Indian tender to procure naval fighters.

UNMANNED VEHICLES

Aero India 2021: Indian border force to counter rogue UAVs

• 4th February 2021

  Foreign players and non-state actors are increasingly using UAVs to intrude across the Indian border.

DEFENCE NOTES

Aero India 2021: KRAS takes baby steps

• 3rd February 2021

  Indian-Israeli JV will start to deliver Barak 8 LRSAM midsection electronics in March.

AIR WARFARE

Aero India 2021: Rafael showcases Spice 250 with extended range

• 3rd February 2021

  New variant of Spice 250 is put on display during Aero India 2021; while there are no confirmed orders yet from India, manufacturer Rafael is selling its Spike ATGM to meet an urgent operational requirement.

AIR WARFARE

Aero India 2021: HAL braves the winds of COVID

• 3rd February 2021

  Indian aircraft manufacturer highlights progress on Tejas LCA, loyal wingman UAV and precision-guided munitions.

AIR WARFARE

PREMIUM: French aircraft package for India – attractive or not?

• 27th January 2021

  France is attempting to tease India into buying aircraft and helicopters, but such a package deal may not be the ideal solution for Delhi.

Wah! Innovative AeroIndia 2021

 By Neelam Mathews

Jan 31 2021

These are the best of times and the worst of times. 

Best- Because for the first time India has led the way for innovation. We now have a hybrid model for AeroIndia 2021 -perhaps the first globally. 

Hybrid because one can be in Bengaluru virtually for every event- be it conferences, B to  meetings,visiting stalls and talking to representatives - all this for free. Personally I am looking forward to the live air show that I was concerned about missing, given that I would not be physically at the show. 

CII took me kindly on a virtual tour made it worth my while and that too on a sunday. 

What's even better is they have a customer care number introduced to clarify any confusion or answer queries on any subject related to the show. I tried using it and it worked except the lady on the other side seemed to be in a slightly bad mood. But lets cut some slack. The guys at SIDM and CII have worked very hard to make the show a success in these  tough times. For that I give them 100/100.

While the attendance one suspects will not be as in the past as a result of the pandemic and and restrictions on international travel, let me assure you, the buzz and tingling one feels before a show is still there. 

As for me, I'm a happy customer and hope more will join me on this exciting 3 day journey.

And don't forget to keep your memories of 2021 air show intact by using the selfie option on the site-

                                                        

                                                       https://aeroindiavirtual.in/

Cheers Folks! Look forward to meeting you virtually  

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