Wednesday, Feb 19 2025 | Time 03:43 Hrs(IST)
India


DRDO to showcase path-breaking innovations during Republic Day Parade

DRDO to showcase path-breaking innovations during Republic Day Parade

New Delhi, Jan 23 (UNI) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge technologies and a mission to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence, will display some of its path-breaking innovations for national security during the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path here on January 26.

The DRDO tableau, with the theme ‘Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against multi-domain threats’ will feature 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; medium power radar – Arudhra; 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.

Apart from this, DRDO’s major landmarks of 2024 will also be showcased in the tableau posters namely 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 with radar, electronic warfare system, software defined radio and electro-optic (Shyen).

Highlighting its unwavering commitment to precision, self-reliance and national security, DRDO will also display the equipment of Pralay Weapon System, a surface-to-surface tactical missile designed and developed with state-of-the-art technologies, which adds another layer of strength. Many other DRDO-developed systems - Nag Missile System, Pinaka, BrahMos, Short Span Bridging System 10m, and the Akash Weapon System will be displayed in various Armed Forces contingents during the parade.

DRDO is primarily engaged in system definition, design and development of many state-of-the-art military systems and technologies for realising the goal of ‘Make in India and Make for the World’.

DRDO is partnering with all stakeholders of the defence ecosystem, including academia, industry, start-ups and Services in developing critical systems, and to reinforce the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
UNI RBE CS1524

More News

TERI to organise World Sustainable Development Summit on March 5

18 Feb 2025 | 11:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The 24th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) will be held from March 5-7, 2025, in New Delhi.

see more..

SILF and CII announce knowledge paper on legal frameworks

18 Feb 2025 | 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Legal Services successfully hosted the first-ever SILF-CII ESG & Climate Law Day on Tuesday (February 18), marking the beginning of an annual global initiative.

see more..
NGT Flags rising faecal bacteria levels in Ganga at Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh

NGT Flags rising faecal bacteria levels in Ganga at Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh

18 Feb 2025 | 11:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed serious concerns over increasing faecal bacteria levels in the Ganga at Prayagraj, particularly during the Maha Kumbh Mela.

see more..
President Droupadi Murmu hosts banquet in honour of Qatar Amir

President Droupadi Murmu hosts banquet in honour of Qatar Amir

18 Feb 2025 | 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet in honour of the Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday evening, during which she recalled the deep and historic ties between India and Qatar and expressed satisfaction at the deepening of bilateral relations.

see more..
Qatar to invest USD10 bn in India, trade and investment focus of talks between PM Modi, Qatar Amir

Qatar to invest USD10 bn in India, trade and investment focus of talks between PM Modi, Qatar Amir

18 Feb 2025 | 9:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Qatar committed to invest USD10 billion in India, and both sides agreed to double the bilateral trade by 2030, as both countries agreed to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership with focus on trade, energy and investments, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani here today.

see more..