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Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman of the DRDO, has highlighted the exceptional versatility of the DRDO-developed Light Tank, co-created with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Designed with a weight of 25 tons, the tank is not only optimized for the challenging high-altitude conditions near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) but is also ideally suited for the demanding terrain of the Rann of Kutch, a vast salt marsh in the Thar Desert.
The Rann of Kutch, infamous for its treacherous mudflats and soft ground, has historically proven to be a formidable obstacle for armored vehicles. In 1965, the Pakistani Army’s tank advance into the region was significantly hampered by the challenging terrain, resulting in numerous vehicles getting bogged down. The DRDO’s Light Tank, with its reduced weight, is expected to overcome these challenges, providing superior mobility in such environments.
Dr. Kamat’s statement underscores the DRDO’s focus on developing equipment that can effectively operate across India’s diverse geographical landscape. The Light Tank’s ability to excel in both high-altitude and low-lying, marshy areas demonstrates its potential as a critical asset for the Indian Armed Forces.
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