On Thursday, India celebrated its 74th Republic Day, and Kartavya Path in the nation’s capital saw the military’s capabilities as they were outfitted with cutting-edge, locally built equipment. A detachment of the Egyptian Armed Forces marched to open the Republic Parade 2023.
India displays Indigenous Defense Equipment during Republic Day
Captain Raizada Shaurya Bali was in charge of the 61 Cavalry’s first contingent to arrive in uniform. With the unification of all the “State Horse Units,” the 61 Cavalry is the only currently functioning horse cavalry regiment in the world.
In order to maintain stability and supremacy on the borders along the Line of Control (LoC), the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and internationally through UN Peacekeeping missions, the Indian Armed Forces have been serving the country and its citizens in a selfless manner.
List of Indigenous Defense Equipment’s during Republic Day
In this year’s Republic Day, only Made-in- India weapon system were showcased at the Republic Day parade including ammunition showcased India’s indigenous power which includes:
• 21 Gun Salute through ‘Made in India’ 105 mm Indian Field Guns
• LCH Prachand
• K-9 Vajra Howitzers
• MBT Arjun
• Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
• Akash Air Defense Missiles
• Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles
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Details of Indigenous Weapons System
MBT Arjun
Captain Amanjeet Singh oversaw the ARJUN of the 75th Armoured Regiment. India’s Defence Research and Development Organization created the third generation main battle tank MBT ARJUN on an indigenous basis (DRDO).
Arjun is equipped with a 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun, a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, and a 120 mm main rifled cannon. It has a diesel engine with 1400 horsepower that allows it to go at a top speed of 70 km/h (43 mph) and a cross-country speed of 40 km/h (25 mph). The recently created Kanchan armour offers substantially more all-around anti-tank warhead protection than equivalent third-generation tanks. Its catchphrase is “Sahasam Vijayate.”
Nag Missile System (NAMIS)
17 Mechanized Infantry Regiment’s NAG Missile System, was commanded by Lt. Siddhartha Tyagi.
A tank destroyer built in-house by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory Hyderabad, a division of the DRDO, is known as the System, or NAMIS in popular usage. A tracked armoured fighting vehicle with a crewless turret that can fire six “Nag” anti-tank guided missiles makes up the system. For the Mechanized Infantry Recce and Support units, NAMIS has been designed to strengthen and improve the anti-tank capacity along our borders during offensive and defensive operations. A Fire & Forget ATGM with an effective range of 5 kilometres, the Nag missile. The tandem warhead accurately destroys targets that are moving or attempting to flee thanks to its ability to lock-on before launch and top-attack.
NAMIS is a game-changer, and the Indian Army’s successful creation of this cutting-edge weapon system has catapulted India into the exclusive club of nations with its own fire-and-forget top-attack tactical ATGMs installed on AFVs. “Satrah Mech – Har Maidan Fateh” is its motto.
BMP2/2 K
The mechanised column of the Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP-2 of the Mechanized Infantry Regimental Center, led by Captain Arjun Sidhu of the 6 Mechanized Infantry Regiment, arrived at the saluting dais next. High mobility Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) BMP-2, code-named SARATH, is equipped with lethal weapons and has the capacity to battle at night. It can function well in various types of warfare terrain, including desert, mountainous terrain, and high-altitude areas. Valor and Faith, which translates to “Veerta our Vishwas,” is its slogan.
Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle (QRFV)
Captain Naveen Dhatterwal of the 3 Ladakh Scouts Regiment led the next detachment of Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles. TATA Advance System and Bharat Forge Limited are producing these vehicles for the Indian Army as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Scheme, and they serve as a bright representation of the Indian Army’s fight for independence. This armoured platform with four four-wheel drive units can hold ten fully armed troops and has a 360-degree turret with a 7.62mm medium machine gun mounted on it. For soldiers deployed in Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, the vehicle was specially created.
K-9 Vajra-T (SP)
Detachment of K-9 Vajra of 224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) led by Prakhar Tiwari
The second detachment was led by Lt. Prakhar Tiwari and consisted of the K9 Vajra-T of the 224 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled). The firing range of the K9 Vajra-T 155mm/52 Calibre Tracked Self Propelled is 40 kilometres. Arid desert environment allows the Tracked Self Propelled Gun System to travel at a top speed of 60 km/h. It has been equipped with fully welded steel armour protection, and the design includes an automatic fire control system and a modular azimuth position system (MAPS). Sarvada Sarva Pratham, which translates to “Always the First,” is its motto.
10 m Short Span Bridge
Arid desert terrain can be traversed by the Tracked Self Propelled Gun System at a top speed of 60 km/h. It has been designed with Modular Azimuth Position System (MAPS) and Automatic Fire Control System, and it is protected by all-welded steel armour. “Always the First” is its motto,
Sarvada Sarva Pratham.
The 10 metres Short Span Bridge System’s motto is “Always Leading and Unconquerable,” or “Agrani Ajay.”
Mechanized and armoured columns can use these bridges to quickly cross barriers and defeat the opposition. These locally made bridges represent the removal of all barriers to the Mechanized Forces of the Indian Army and represent progress for Atmanirbharta’s defence. On September 30, 2023, the Regiment will commemorate 50 years of illustrious history.
Mobile Network Center and Mobile Microwave Node
With the slogan “Teevra Chaukas,” which translates to “Swift and Secure,” Major Mohd Asif Ahmed of the 2 AHQ Signal Regiment headed the Corps of Signals’ Mobile Microwave Node and Mobile Network Center.
A “Mobile Microwave Node” and a “Mobile Network Centre,” both driven by Major Mahima Kataria of the 2 AHQ Signal Regiment, make up the column.
The Indian Army’s Mobile Microwave Node can extend high-speed operational communications to the tactical battle area.
To give corresponding mobility and nutrition to mobile mechanised activities, the Node is placed on a High Mobility Vehicle chassis and enclosed in an NBC proof ruggedized shelter. The vehicle can operate on optical, microwave, and satellite media and can offer field formations engaged in active hostilities triple-play capabilities that comprise voice, data, and video.
A network vehicle of the future and a tool for network-centric operations, the mobile network centre.
It houses the Data Center, Security Operations, and Network Operations, three essential functions. By improving combat transparency and raising situational awareness, it serves as a force multiplier.
Six people work in the vehicle under the direction of an officer, and it is furnished with an IMS core, aggregation routers, access switches, large-screen displays, and high-speed processing platforms. The mobile node supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Mission and is locally built.
AKASH Weapon System
The following detachment is the 27 Air Defence Missile Regiment’s “the Amritsar Airfield” AKASH weapon system, under the command of Captain Sunil Dasharathe, and is accompanied by Lt. Chetana Sharma of the 512 Light AD Missile Regiment (SP).
The first indigenously created Air Defense System, the Akash Weapon System, can launch Short Range Surface to Air Missiles (SR-SAM) against enemy aerial platforms. “Akaash-e-Shtrun Jahi” is its motto.
Dhruv Helicopters
Two Dhruv helicopters and two Rudra helicopters equipped with weaponry displayed their superiority in the sky. Rudra, an advanced light helicopter, is also known as a flying tank. Colonel R. S. Jamwal, Sena Medal, of the 205th Army Aviation Squadron (UH) with the National Flag led the Rudra formation. He was followed by Lieutenant Colonels Sumit Kumar Uniyal and Puneet in two Rudra helicopters, and Lieutenant Colonel Vijayat Goyat in the final Dhruv helicopter.
Wheeled Armoured Platform – WHAP 8×8 on 70 ton trailer
The Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier, or WhAP 8×8, is an indigenously created and developed 70-ton trailer.
WhAP is an 8×8 wheeled fighting platform that is modular. WhAP is a cutting-edge, adaptable platform that may be used for roles like infantry vehicles, CBRN vehicles, ATGM carriers, etc. The Armoured Personnel Carrier model on show includes a composite armour system, a 30mm turret, and cutting-edge blast protection. This vehicle is amphibious and can go at a top speed of 100 km/h on roads.
Modern hydraulic suspension for enhanced mobility, steerable axles, and a hydraulic ramp make it simple to load and unload huge goods on the 70-ton trailer. The trailer has undergone thorough testing with MBT Arjun as the payload and is capable of navigating severe curves and hills.
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