Republic Day Parade 2023: India shows its Air Power

India is celebrating 74th Republic Day today on 26 January. A glimpse of 'New India' will be seen in this parade.

Akash missile is one of India's most dangerous surface-to-air missiles. Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous Active RF seeker, which increases the accuracy of identifying enemy targets. Akash-NG which is Akash New Generation Missile has also been successfully tested.

India shows its Air Power

Akash-NG is a surface-to-air missile. It has been made for the Indian Air Force. Its range is 40 to 80 kilometers. In addition, it is equipped with Active Electronically Scanned Array Multi Function Radar (MFR) which can simultaneously scan multiple enemy missiles or aircraft. At present, there are three variants of Akash in India – the first Akash MK – its range is 30KM. Second Akash Mk. 2- Its range is 40KM. Their speed is 2.5 Mach that is 3087 kilometers per hour.

For the first time in the country, tribal woman President Draupadi Murmu took the salute of the parade

Kartavyapath became history this time on Republic Day. For the first time in the country, tribal woman President Draupadi Murmu took the salute of the parade. As per tradition, the national flag was unfurled followed by the national anthem with a 21-gun salute. For the first time, a 21-gun salute was given by a 105 mm Indian field gun. These field guns replaced the older 25 pounder guns, reflecting the growing 'self-reliance' in the defense sector. Four Mi-17 1V/V5 helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit showering flowers on the spectators on duty.

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