General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies, the specialised fuel will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions. The technology also has wider civilian use in high-altitude and severe winter regions and represents a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Developed under the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the advanced diesel is engineered to operate efficiently in sub-zero temperatures and high-altitude regions, enhancing operational readiness in challenging terrains. The indigenous fuel is expected to strengthen logistics support for the Indian Army while reducing dependence on imported specialised fuels.
The launch marks another milestone in India’s drive towards self-reliance in defence technologies and reinforces the Army’s capability to sustain operations in some of the world’s harshest environments.
