DRDO to Exhibit 'Raksha Kavach' at Republic Day Parade
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Synopsis
The DRDO will unveil 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats' in its tableau for the Republic Day parade. The display will feature advanced defense systems and innovations aimed at enhancing national security during the 76th celebration on January 26.
Key Takeaways
- DRDO's tableau highlights 'Raksha Kavach'.
- Showcases advanced military technologies.
- Features systems like Quick Reaction Missiles.
- Includes innovations for national security.
- Supports 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (NationPress) The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Republic Day parade tableau will showcase 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats', an official stated on Thursday.
With the ambition to empower India with advanced technologies, the DRDO will also present several of its groundbreaking innovations aimed at national security during the 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26.
The DRDO tableau will highlight a Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile; Airborne Early Warning and Control System; 155 mm/52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System; Drone Detect, Deter and Destroy; Satellite-Based Surveillance System, and Medium Power Radar - Arudhra.
Additional display items will comprise the Advanced Light Weight Torpedo; Electronic Warfare System - Dharashakti; Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon; Very Short-Range Air Defence System; Indigenous Unmanned Aerial System; V/UHF Manpack Software Defined Radio for Land Forces; Indigenous Secure Satellite Phone, and UGRAM Assault Rifle, according to an official statement.
The DRDO will also present significant advancements anticipated in 2024, including the Long Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile; Light Weight Bullet Proof Jacket 'ABHED'; Divyastra - Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle; 'Zorawar' Light Tank; and the Dornier Mid-Life Upgrade featuring radar, Electronic Warfare System, Software Defined Radio, and Electro-optic (Shyen).
Moreover, the DRDO will exhibit the equipment of the Pralay Weapon System, a surface-to-surface tactical missile developed with state-of-the-art technology, further enhancing defense capabilities.
Several additional systems developed by the DRDO, such as the Nag Missile System, Pinaka, BrahMos, Short Span Bridging System 10m, and the Akash Weapon System, will be showcased within various Armed Forces contingents throughout the parade.
The DRDO is chiefly involved in the system definition, design, and development of numerous advanced military systems and technologies to achieve the objective of 'Make in India and Make for the World'. The organization actively collaborates with all defense ecosystem stakeholders, including academia, industry, start-ups, and Services, to develop critical systems and bolster the spirit of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
