New Delhi, Jan 26: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier defense research agency, showcased its cutting-edge innovations for national security during the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.
One of the highlights was the Raksha Kavach, presented by Sachin Kumar, Scientist 'E' from DEAL, Dehradun. This futuristic warfare technology underscores India's defense readiness to counter a variety of threats emerging from air, land, and water. The demonstration included a Sea King helicopter, which detected a submerged submarine and launched a torpedo to neutralize the threat.
Following this, the multi-layered Air Defence System was showcased, designed to safeguard both ground and airspace from missile, rocket, drone, or ground-based attacks. The system leverages advanced surveillance technologies, such as Electronic Warfare (EW) satellites, AEW&CS, and the Rustom-II UAV. The defense mechanism activates soft-kill measures through microwave jammers and hard-kill options using QRSAM, ATAGS, VSHORADS, and high-power lasers. Additionally, weapons like ATAGS and UGRAM are employed to counter ground assaults.
Another significant display was the Pralay Weapon System, an indigenously developed tactical weapon by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO. With state-of-the-art avionics and guidance systems, Pralay is a surface-to-surface missile with a range exceeding 400 km, designed to precisely target and neutralize a wide array of battlefield threats. Its range and destructive capability allow it to target adversary war-waging potential before direct combat even begins. Dr. R. Srinivasan, Scientist 'G' and Project Director, along with Deputy Project Director D. Ravikumar, Scientist 'E', spearheaded the development of the Pralay weapon system.
Meanwhile, the Indian Coast Guard’s tableau, led by Commandants (JG) Soniya Singh and Sadhana Singh, focused on coastal security and maritime search and rescue under the theme "Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Progress." It featured a swift-response mission with an indigenously built interceptor boat, a drone, and an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). In the demonstration, a stranded fisherman signals for help from a sunken boat, showcasing the Coast Guard’s readiness to handle maritime emergencies.
The event highlighted DRDO's technological advancements and the Indian Coast Guard's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s maritime boundaries.
(With agency inputs)
