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India's DRDO completed development trials of the Zorawar light tank and began user trials in September 2025 — and the timing could not be more deliberate. The Zorawar tank project emerged from a critical operational requirement identified following the May 2020 Galwan face-off, where China's lightweight tanks demonstrated superior agility compared to India's heavier T-90s and T-72s. Developed in just 19 months and tested in Ladakh above 4,200 metres, Zorawar represents a major leap in India's defence capabilities. But can it truly match or outperform China's Type-15? And how does it fit into India's larger strategy on the LAC? This report breaks down India's newest war machine.