NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday visited the Armed Systems Complex of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in Surat where he reviewed the manufacturing of advanced defence equipment and indigenously developed armoured vehicles.During the visit to the state-of-the-art facility in Hazira, PM Modi was updated by senior L&T officials about various indigenous defence systems being developed at the complex. He was also briefed on ‘Zorawar’, India’s first indigenous, highly-agile light battle tank developed by DRDO and L&T Defence to dominate mountainous terrains.The air-transportable 25-tonne tank has been designed for rapid deployment largely along the LAC with China. Named after the legendary 19th-century Dogra general Zorawar Singh, it delivers formidable firepower and rapid deployability.After the visit, the PM posted on X: “This afternoon, went to the L&T complex at Hazira. Witnessed some of their pioneering innovations across different sectors. The role played by L&T in furthering self-reliance in the defence sector is commendable.”On the defence exhibition, he posted, “I had the opportunity to participate in an exhibition held in Hazira, Gujarat, where I witnessed the country’s growing capabilities in the defence sector under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This exhibition is an excellent example of our efforts to promote indigenous production in the defense sector.”The visit comes at a time when L&T has been shortlisted as a potential bidder for the Request for Proposal (RFP) of India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPatna Protest Case: Khan Sir Booked Under Attempted Murder ChargeTMC Reorganises Bengal Unit: Chandrima Bhattacharya Appointed PresidentWhat Training 5 Lakh Indian Army Personnel In Drone Operations Means For Future Wars?Indian Navy Invites Domestic Industry to Build 80-mm Aero Rockets for MiG-29K FleetDelhi Fire Horror: Owner’s Bangladesh-Linked Arrest Draws AttentionIndia Urges Faster Bangladesh Verification To Deport Illegal MigrantsFrom Locked Exits To No NOC: Ground Report Exposes Delhi’s Fire Safety CrisisShehbaz Sharif Hails Trump As ‘Man Of Peace’, Credits Him For India-Pakistan CeasefireTMC Crisis Could Boost NDA’s Numbers For Delimitation, One Nation One Election Bills | WatchAmid NEET Paper Leak Row, IIT Roorkee Denies JEE Advanced Data Breach Allegations123PhotostoriesFrom a throne-like toilet seat and a Jaipur-sourced vintage door to a tree bark in the living room: A look inside Choreographer Terence Lewis’ Mumbai homeAre you sleeping or suffocating? Doctor shares the early signs of sleep apnea you should never ignoreHandwashing can cut infections by 50%, but most people still don’t do it properlyFrom Aamir Khan to Shoaib Malik: 8 famous celebrities who got married three timesFrom Chaach to Papaya: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s daily diet at the age of 54Psychology says emotionally exhausted people don’t always cry — they start saying “it’s fine”Six Signs That Guardian Angels Guide YouWhich lucky charm should you place on your office desk; based on your date of birth?8 everyday habits that build strong problem-solving skills in kidsSonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s penthouse is a relaxing abode of minimalism with bright bohemian colours: Art inspirations to steal123Hot PicksH1B ProgramKS BharatCaitlin ClarkJoe BurrowKCET result 2026Cooper KuppCockroach Janta PartyDonald TrumpEarthquake NewsTop TrendingCM VijayDelhi Greater Kailash FireRBI MPC Meeting 2026K AnnamalaiMohali Office MurderMamata BanerjeeIndian RupeeTCS Nashik CaseDelhi Plice HCM Result 2026Pawan Kalyan
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday visited the Armed Systems Complex of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in Surat where he reviewed the manufacturing of advanced defence equipment and indigenously developed armoured vehicles.During the visit to the state-of-the-art facility in Hazira, PM Modi was updated by senior L&T officials about various indigenous defence systems being developed at the complex. He was also briefed on ‘Zorawar’, India’s first indigenous, highly-agile light battle tank developed by DRDO and L&T Defence to dominate mountainous terrains.The air-transportable 25-tonne tank has been designed for rapid deployment largely along the LAC with China. Named after the legendary 19th-century Dogra general Zorawar Singh, it delivers formidable firepower and rapid deployability.After the visit, the PM posted on X: “This afternoon, went to the L&T complex at Hazira. Witnessed some of their pioneering innovations across different sectors. The role played by L&T in furthering self-reliance in the defence sector is commendable.”On the defence exhibition, he posted, “I had the opportunity to participate in an exhibition held in Hazira, Gujarat, where I witnessed the country’s growing capabilities in the defence sector under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This exhibition is an excellent example of our efforts to promote indigenous production in the defense sector.”The visit comes at a time when L&T has been shortlisted as a potential bidder for the Request for Proposal (RFP) of India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.
