TL;DR
- Indian Army to deploy new “pup tents” for high-altitude borders.
- Tents designed for mobility in cold, rugged environments.
- The lightweight structure allows faster setup and relocation.
- They will replace older, heavy multi-layer fabric tents.
- Ideal for troops stationed in Siachen and eastern Ladakh.
- Features improved thermal insulation and wind resistance.
- Designed and tested by DRDO’s defense materials lab.
- Part of modernization efforts for sub-zero operations.
- Enhances combat readiness and lowers equipment load.
- Procurement will begin in phased deployment next year.




