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India Prepares for 2025 High-Altitude Trials of Indigenous Light Battle Tank
Briefly speaking
- Introducing a cutting-edge Light Battle Tank designed by India specifically for combat in high-altitude terrains.
- LBT specially crafted for elevations exceeding 4,000 meters and challenging landscapes.
- DRDO and Larsen & Toubro collaborated to construct a tank.
Unlike conventional heavy tanks, this specialized vehicle is built to excel in rough landscapes and demanding battle scenarios. Consequently, it offers superior effectiveness in areas. Moreover, its design ensures enhanced mobility and performance, making it highly where traditional tanks might struggle due to the challenging terrain. As a result, the LBT provides a significant advantage in high-altitude environments.
Created through a partnership between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and engineering company Larsen & Toubro (L&T), this tank contributes to the ‘Make in India’ campaign, promoting local manufacturing and diminishing dependency on foreign imports.
Designed for missions above 4,000 meters, the Lightweight Battle Tank (LBT) boasts a nimble build that integrates agility, , and stamina. Unlike conventional heavy tanks, this vehicle is built to excel in rough landscapes and battle scenarios. Consequently, it offers superior effectiveness in areas. Moreover, its design ensures enhanced mobility and performance, making it highly where traditional tanks might struggle due to the challenging terrain. As a result, the LBT provides a significant advantage in high-altitude environments.
Strengthening India’s Defense: Collaborative Efforts and Innovations in Light Battle Tank Development
At the Indian Armour Symposium, Lt. Gen. Vivek Kashyap, the Director General of the Armoured Corps, the Army’s strategies aimed at upcoming light battle tanks that cater to the ever-changing operational requirements.
Lt General Kashyap the significance of cooperation among DRDO, L&T, and private sector allies in developing flexible and tank platforms for various battlefield scenarios.
India highlights its focus on self-sufficiency and cutting-edge defense technology through the trials and upcoming development strategies, aimed at meeting the needs of modern warfare.
