New Delhi: The upcoming Republic Day Parade is set to highlight a significant increase in women participants and a display of cutting-edge indigenous military technologies.
Scheduled to kick off at 10:30 am on January 26 from Vijay Chowk, the parade will be led by Delhi Area Commander Lt .General Bhavnish Kumar, as revealed by Parade’s Second in Command, Major General Sumit Mehta.
Among the featured indigenous technologies is the Swathi Weapon Locating Radar, designed to detect guns, mortars, and rockets fired by enemy troops. The Indian Army will exhibit domestically developed weapon systems, including the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers, and Nag anti-tank missiles.
The LCH, already inducted into the Army and the Indian Air Force, boasts potent ground attack and aerial combat capabilities. The Nag missile, equipped with “Fire & Forget” technology and homing guidance, is designed for day and night engagement of enemy tanks.
The parade will also showcase indigenously produced armoured vehicles and specialist vehicles, such as quick reaction, light, and all-terrain vehicles. Weapon systems like the T-90 tank, BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle, Drone jammers, and medium-range surface-air-missile will be displayed.
A noteworthy addition to this year’s parade is the increased representation of women. For the first time, women officers from the Regiment of Artillery will participate. Commissioned in April and September of the previous year, they mark a significant stride in gender inclusivity.
The tri-services contingent, entirely composed of women, will include the Indian Army’s Corps of Military Police, led by a captain. The supernumerary officers from the Army, Navy, and the Indian Air Force will also contribute to this historic moment.
The Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army, led by a woman officer, and troops from the Madras Regiment, Rajputana Rifles, Kumaon Regiment, and Naga Regiment will form the marching columns, showcasing the strength and diversity of the Indian Armed Forces.
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