India’s military prowess on full display at Republic Day parade; Op Sindoor tableau, S-400 among major attractions
The armed forces showcased its advanced attack helicopters including RUDRA, Apache AH-64E, and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand
The armed forces showcased its advanced attack helicopters including RUDRA, Apache AH-64E, and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand
The armed forces showcased its advanced attack helicopters including RUDRA, Apache AH-64E, and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand
The armed forces showcased its advanced attack helicopters including RUDRA, Apache AH-64E, and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand
India’s military might was on full display at the grand parade on New Delhi’s Kartavya Path as India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday.
The armed forces showcased its advanced attack helicopters including RUDRA, Apache AH-64E, and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand in an aerial demonstration
RUDRA is India’s foremost battlefield force multiplier, designed to provide lethal close air support to ground forces by destroying enemy infantry, armoured vehicles, tanks and even hostile helicopters.
The Apache AH-64E is equipped with Longbow Fire Control Radar, Hellfire missiles, a 30-mm chain gun, rockets, and air-to-air missiles. The helicopter is capable of delivering day-night, all-terrain precision strikes and destroying enemy tanks at ranges of up to eight kilometres.
The LCH Prachand is specially designed for high-altitude warfare. It provides reconnaissance, precision fire support, and rapid response, significantly enhancing the combat effectiveness of ground forces in challenging terrain.
The T-90 Bhishma, under the command of Captain Vipanjot Singh Virk of the 77 Armoured Regiment, showcased its formidable firepower and mobility. The mechanised column, recently upgraded with enhanced firepower, mobility, and drone-enabled surveillance, had proven its effectiveness in high-altitude conditions and during Operation Sindoor.
The indigenously developed Arjun Mk I Main Battle Tank, led by Maj Hitesh Mehta of the 75 Armoured Regiment, was also on display.
A glass-cased Integrated Operational Centre (IOC) showcasing the conduct of Operation Sindoor garnered special attention at the Republic Day parade. The display highlighted the success of the operation and the coordinated efforts of India's armed forces.
Divyastra and Shaktibaan were showcased under the Combat Support Elements segment, reflecting the Indian Army's focus on indigenisation and modernisation. Shaktibaan and Divyastra are equipped with swarm drones, tethered drone systems, and the indigenously developed hybrid UAV ZOLT, which is used for artillery fire direction.