Defence Street

Author: Prakash Thakur

  • India’s ‘Zorawar’ light combat tank, China border’s ‘Specialist’, trial in December

    India’s ‘Zorawar’ light combat tank, China border’s ‘Specialist’, trial in December

    This tank is entirely manufactured using Indian technology. The most challenging and robust component of this tank is its 105mm main gun. After successful trials, production of the formidable tank will commence in series in India.

    In response to China’s Type 15 tank, India is ready with the formidable light tank. This tank is entirely manufactured using Indian technology. Trials for this tank will commence by the end of November. According to The Economic Times report, after successful trials, India plans to deploy it at several locations along the border with China. It will be the most capable tank for operating at high altitudes. In fact, the tanks deployed by China along the border with India are made with technology that allows them to operate at high altitudes while being lightweight, making them easily movable from one place to another.

    China border’s ‘Specialist’

    The current name of this tank is Joravar. It is capable of operating at high altitudes. Deployed along the border with China in Ladakh, it can function to its full capacity. It will be specifically stationed along the high-altitude border areas connecting China and India. Being lightweight, it can be easily transported from one place to another.

    The tank has been developed in response to the 2020 incursions by China in Ladakh. A notable feature of the tank is its capability to protect itself from attacks. To enhance visibility in the battlefield, it is equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles. This feature enhances the tank’s ability to both defend itself and launch attacks during times of conflict. The Joravar tank can be deployed in high altitudes, extending from mountainous terrains to icy landscapes.

    China has deployed light tanks along the border with India. Consequently, it was crucial for India to respond with similar weaponry. Hence, India has now developed this tank as a response to such arsenals. This tank will incorporate the highly advanced K-9 Vajra’s automatic gun chassis that India already possesses.

    The trial for this tank will commence at the end of November and will undergo several trials in the month of December. After passing through multiple trials, it will be deployed along the border with China. This is a joint project between DRDO and Larsen & Toubro. This tank will strengthen the Indian Army, providing it with enhanced mobility and precise firepower. Due to its high mobility and accurate firepower capabilities, it holds significant importance for the Indian military.

    This tank is entirely manufactured using Indian technology. The most challenging and crucial component of this tank is its 105mm gun. After successfully completing trials, production of the formidable Joravar tank will commence in series in India.

  • Joe Biden calls Xi a ‘dictator’ hours after ‘constructive’ meeting

    Joe Biden calls Xi a ‘dictator’ hours after ‘constructive’ meeting

    On Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated that his perception of Chinese President Xi Jinping as effectively a dictator remained unchanged. This statement, delivered after the two leaders engaged in direct summit talks following months of preparation, is anticipated to have a significant impact in Beijing.

     

    Following four hours of talks with Xi on the outskirts of San Francisco, President Biden conducted a solo news conference. Towards the conclusion of the conference, he was questioned about whether he maintained the stance he expressed in June, asserting that Xi was a dictator.

    “Look, he is. He’s a dictator in the sense that he’s a guy who runs a country that is a communist country that’s based on a form of government totally different than ours,” Biden said.

    In March of the previous year, Xi secured a third term as president. In an election where there was no alternative candidate, nearly 3,000 members of China’s National People’s Congress, the rubber-stamp parliament, voted unanimously in favor of him.

    Xi is widely regarded as the most influential Chinese leader since Mao Zedong, having spent a decade consolidating authority in both policy-making and the military while suppressing media freedoms.

    The Chinese delegation, in the United States for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, did not provide an immediate response. Meanwhile, around noon, hundreds of Beijing critics marched through the downtown area of the city, vocalizing slogans such as “free Tibet” and “free Hong Kong.”

    In June, when Biden previously made a reference to Xi as a dictator, China dismissed the remarks as absurd and provocative. However, the disagreement did not hinder both sides from engaging in extensive talks with the aim of improving strained relations. This effort resulted in the meeting that took place on Wednesday.

    Nevertheless, Biden’s perspective on the Communist Party remained a subject of discussion during the Wednesday meeting. According to a U.S. official who spoke with reporters after the meeting, Xi conveyed to Biden that the unfavorable views of the Communist Party in the United States were deemed unfair.

  • Bharat Dynamics Rockets to Success as All Three Military Branches Embrace Nirbhay Missiles

    Bharat Dynamics Rockets to Success as All Three Military Branches Embrace Nirbhay Missiles

    Bharat Dynamics, the reported manufacturer of the Nirbhay class of missiles, is poised for a significant boost as all three branches of the defense forces are reportedly set to incorporate these missiles designed for striking targets over a distance of 1,000 kilometers.

    “The government is actively reviewing a proposal to introduce the Nirbhay class cruise missiles into service,” ANI reported, citing sources. “The evaluation process is in an advanced stage, and upon approval, it will signify that all three defense forces will possess the capability to deploy subsonic cruise missiles for targeting.”

    The government granted approval for the inclusion of the missile in the inventory of the other two services approximately two years ago. Presently, there is a plan to extend this clearance to include the third service as well.

    The Nirbhay class cruise missiles serve as a complement to the supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles, which cover a shorter range. Developed domestically by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Nirbhay class comprises long-range cruise missiles that travel at subsonic speeds.