The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing the Nag Mk II anti-tank guided missile from India’s indigenous light tank, Zorawar. This event marks a critical advancement toward operational readiness of the tank, designed and developed by DRDO and manufactured by Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
The Nag Mk II missile, exhibiting a range of 4 to 10 km and fire-and-forget capability, demonstrated excellent performance during the test, fulfilling key objectives like range, top-attack maneuverability, and pinpoint accuracy. The testing was part of efforts to bolster India’s defense self-reliance, especially for high-altitude and challenging terrain operations such as those along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The Zorawar light tank, weighing under 25 tons, is tailored for mountainous and riverine regions and features advanced protection against aerial and drone threats. This successful missile firing enhances its lethality against heavily armored enemy vehicles. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for this achievement, framing it as a pivotal step in India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) defense mission, with production expected to commence leading to induction by 2027.
This testing positions the Nag missile and Zorawar tank combination as a formidable asset to Indian forces, particularly in sensitive border areas facing armored threats, including from Chinese light tanks deployed across the LAC.
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