Indian Army to display only 'Made in India' Weapon Systems on Republic Day 2023
The weapons to be displayed include the K-9 Vajra howitzers, MBT Arjun, Nag anti-tank guided missiles, BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Akash air defence missiles and the Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles.
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New Delhi, Jan 25: India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day on Thursday, January 26, whereby Indian Army will be showcasing only 'Made in India' Weapons systems, officials said. Indian Army on Tuesday (Jan 25) also displayed 'Made In India' weapons including Akash air defence missiles and BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles at the India Gate.
"The weapons to be displayed include the K-9 Vajra howitzers, MBT Arjun, Nag anti-tank guided missiles, BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Akash air defence missiles and the Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles," a statement said. On Tuesday, while displaying weapons Lieutenant Chetana Sharma informed that the system is entirely configured on mobile platforms.
Lieutenant Chetana Sharma will be leading the Made in India Akash surface-to-air missile system at the Republic Day parade 2023. @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/73vc0KxiwT
— Prasar Bharati News Services & Digital Platform (@PBNS_India) January 23, 2023
"Akash Missile system is a newly inducted weapon system which is one of the most advanced weapon systems currently in use today indigenously manufactured and designed by Bharat Dynamics and DRDO. This system is entirely configured on mobile platforms," she said.
At the same time, Captain Shivashish Solanki termed Republic Day as a very big event which is watched across the globe. "It is a matter of great pride and honour for being given this opportunity to represent my regiment and the Corps of Engineers in the Republic Day Parade. The Republic Day parade is a very big event for the entire nation which is watched across the globe," he said.
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