The Indian Army's armored formations are designed to be the ultimate blunt force on the battlefield. With over 4,000 tanks, the army focuses on ruggedness, firepower, and modern day/night fighting capability.
Arjun MK1A: The Desert King
The Arjun MK1A is the latest variant of the indigenous Main Battle Tank developed by CVRDE (DRDO). It features 72 major improvements over the MK1 variant.
- Kanchan Armor: Indigenous composite armor that can withstand all current ATGM threats.
- Firepower: Accurate firing on the move using 120mm rifled gun.
- Hunter-Killer Capability: Advanced panoramic sight for the commander to track and engage multiple targets.
T-90 Bhishma: The Resilient Warrior
A licensed-produced T-90 variant modified for Indian conditions. It features the "Shtora" electronic countermeasure suite and is equipped with the lethal INVAR ATGM that can be fired through its main gun barrel.
Future Ready: Zorawar Light Tank
To counter threats in high-altitude mountain regions (Himalayas), the DRDO is developing the Zorawar light tank—a highly mobile, amphibious platform designed for rapid deployment.
Defensive Systems
Modern tanks are no longer just about armor thickness; they rely on advanced defensive aids:
- Active Protection Systems (APS)
- Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)
- Auto-Track Sights
- Combat Net Radios