CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF LAUNCHES INDIGENOUS XTREME WEATHER GRADE DIESEL

On 31 July 2026, General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, launched an indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi. Jointly created by the Indian Army and oil‑marketing companies, the fuel remains functional down to ‑42 °C, complies with BS‑VI and IS 1460:2025 standards, and can be used in existing army vehicles without engine modification. The COAS said the fuel will improve mobility, safety and operational readiness of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions and will also benefit civilian users in high‑altitude and severe winter regions, marking a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.