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Republic Day Parade: Only made in India weapons on display

1/10 - Republic Day Parade: Only made in India weapons on display

At this year’s Republic Day parade, Indian Army will showcase only Made in India weapon systems including 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.

At this year’s Republic Day parade, Indian Army will showcase only Made in India weapon systems including 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.

2/10 - MBT Arjun

It is a state-of-the-art tank with superior fire power, high mobility, and excellent protection.

It is a state-of-the-art tank with superior fire power, high mobility, and excellent protection. The superior armour defeating capability of the indigenously developed Fin Stabilized Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) ammunition and 120 mm calibre rifled gun give MBT Arjun an edge over contemporary world tanks.

3/10 - MBT Arjun

Indian Army\'s MBT Arjun MK-1 tank takes part in the full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day parade.

Indian Army\'s MBT Arjun MK-1 tank takes part in the full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day parade.

4/10 - BMP-2-2K

The Indian Army has initiated trials to upgrade its licence-built BMP-2/2K ‘Sarath\' infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) with three local firms – Bangalore-based Tonbo Imaging, Chennai-based Big Bang Boom, and Thane-based Dimension NXG.

The Indian Army has initiated trials to upgrade its licence-built BMP-2/2K ‘Sarath\' infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) with three local firms – Bangalore-based Tonbo Imaging, Chennai-based Big Bang Boom, and Thane-based Dimension NXG.

5/10 - Nag missile system

NAG was one of the first five strategic missiles planned to be developed under the Integrated Missile Development Programme initiated in the 1980s.

NAG was one of the first five strategic missiles planned to be developed under the Integrated Missile Development Programme initiated in the 1980s.

6/10 - Nag missile system

NAG missle system passing through Kartavya Path during full dress rehearsal of R-Day Parade.

NAG missle system passing through Kartavya Path during full dress rehearsal of R-Day Parade.

7/10 - BrahMos supersonic cruise

Brahmos is a universal long range supersonic cruise missile system that can be launched from land, sea and air.

Brahmos is a universal long range supersonic cruise missile system that can be launched from land, sea and air. BRAHMOS has been jointly developed by DRDO, India, and NPOM, Russia. The system has been designed with two variants for Anti-Ship and Land-Attack roles. BRAHMOS Weapon Systems has been inducted and is operational with the Indian Navy (IN) as well as the Indian Army (IA).

8/10 - BrahMos supersonic cruise

Indian Army Brahmos Missile System during a rehearsal for Republic Day Parade.

Indian Army Brahmos Missile System during a rehearsal for Republic Day Parade.

9/10 - K-9 Vajra howitzers

The K9 Vajra is a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer (a short gun for firing shells on high trajectories at low velocities) built in India by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with technology transferred from South Korean defence major Hanwha Defense based on its K9 Thunder.

The K9 Vajra is a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer (a short gun for firing shells on high trajectories at low velocities) built in India by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with technology transferred from South Korean defence major Hanwha Defense based on its K9 Thunder.

10/10 - K-9 Vajra howitzers

Among the weapon systems, the Army showcase its latest K9 Vajra self propelled gun in the parade.

Among the weapon systems, the Army showcase its latest K9 Vajra self propelled gun in the parade.

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