New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): India’s mechanised and particular forces capabilities have been on full show on Monday as India celebrated its 77th Republic Day, highlighting the nation’s superior defence expertise, battlefield readiness, and dedication to self-reliance.
Main the mechanised column, the T-90 Bhishma, beneath the command of Captain Vipanjot Singh Virk of the 77 Armoured Regiment, showcased its formidable firepower and mobility. Constructed on the Hunter-Killer idea, the tank is supplied with a 125-mm smoothbore gun, machine weapons, and laser-guided missiles able to putting targets as much as 5 kilometres away.
The T-90 Bhishma, lately upgraded with enhanced firepower, mobility, and drone-enabled surveillance, has confirmed its effectiveness in high-altitude situations and through Operation SINDOOR. Raised on June 1, 1972, the 77 Armoured Regiment operates beneath the motto, ‘Vijay Ya Veergati.’
The indigenously developed Arjun Mk I Fundamental Battle Tank, led by Maj Hitesh Mehta of the 75 Armoured Regiment, was additionally on show. Armed with a 120-mm rifled gun, superior fire-control and sighting methods, and guarded by Kanchan armour and Nuclear, Organic, Chemical (NBC) safety, the Arjun displays India’s concentrate on self-reliance and battlefield readiness.
Mechanised infantry power was represented by the BMP-II Infantry Fight Car, led by Captain Akshay Kumar Bali of two GUARDS. Outfitted with a 30-mm automated cannon, 7.62-mm PKT machine gun, Konkurs anti-tank guided missile, and upgraded Thermal Imaging Sight Kits, the BMP-II can interact targets as much as 4 kilometres at evening and operates effectively throughout deserts, plains, and high-altitude areas.
The automobile additionally carried Asteria AT-15, an indigenously developed Vertical Take-off and Touchdown ISR drone, Canister-Launched Anti-Armour Loitering Munition (CALM), and TASS for real-time battlefield consciousness. The regiment operates beneath the motto, ‘Pehla Hamesha Pehla.’
India’s elite Particular Forces superior on Kartavya Path, able to executing missions deep inside enemy territory. These groups are armed to the enamel and educated to combat in isolation. They’ll infiltrate by parachute drop, heliborne insertion, autos, or on foot, collect essential intelligence, and execute precision strikes with anti-tank, anti-personnel, and anti-air missiles.
The mechanised and strike components have been supported by superior autos and unmanned methods. The AJAYKETU All Terrain Car, led by Lt Col Ram Vinodh S, PARA (SF), carried indigenous loitering munitions, NAGASTRA and BHOJANK (JOHNETTE), enhancing precision-strike capabilities past line of sight.
The RANDHWAJ Tactical Transport System, designed for rugged terrain, deployed snipers and Particular Operations troopers with TRINETRA surveillance drones and TEER FPV strike drones.
The Dhwansak Mild Strike Autos demonstrated a mixture of firepower, surveillance, and anti-tank capabilities, together with Heavy Machine Weapons, IGLA Air Defence launchers, SPIKE launchers, Car Mounted Infantry Mortar System (VMIMS), and superior drones corresponding to Q6, Tunga, and micro-canister-launched UAVs.
Robotic and unmanned methods, together with UGVs and robotic canine geared up with Tavor assault rifles and Negev LMGs, supplied distant engagement, casualty evacuation, logistics assist, and superior surveillance. Notable platforms corresponding to Nigraha, Bhairav, Bhuviraksha, and Krishna spotlight India’s strides in autonomous and remote-controlled battlefield expertise.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath on the Nationwide Conflict Memorial on the historic India Gate. Current alongside the PM have been the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Chief of Defence Providers Basic Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Military Workers Basic Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Air Workers Air Chief Marshal APS Singh and the Chief of Naval Workers Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.
As the enduring Day parade started within the nationwide capital, the spectators have been handled to an aerial formation, the ‘Dhwaj Formation’. Approaching in a putting inverted ‘Y’ formation, 4 Mi-17 1V helicopters of the 129 Helicopter Unit soared gracefully overhead, proudly carrying the Nationwide Ensign, together with the Service Ensigns of the Indian Military, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Drive.
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the grand celebrations on Kartavya Path in New Delhi.
The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Fee, Ursula von der Leyen, attended because the Chief Company on this momentous event.
This yr, Kartavya Path, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the Nationwide Conflict Memorial, has been elaborately embellished to showcase India’s outstanding journey.
The celebrations featured a unprecedented mix of the 150-year legacy of the nationwide music Vande Mataram, the nation’s unprecedented developmental progress, strong navy power, vibrant cultural variety, and energetic participation from residents throughout all walks of life.
For the primary time, the parade showcased a phased Battle Array Format of the Indian Military, together with the aerial element. The Recce component would include the 61 Cavalry in energetic fight uniform. It was adopted by the Excessive Mobility Reconnaissance Car, India’s first indigenously designed Armoured Mild Specialist Car. (ANI)
