New Delhi: DRDO is set to showcase Nari Shakti and its indigenous critical systems and technologies during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2024. The tableau, themed around “Women power in protecting the nation,” will highlight women’s significant contributions in core areas of Defence Research. The display includes various cutting-edge systems like MPATGM, ASAT Missile, Agni-5, VSHORADS, NASM-SR, HELINA, QRSAM, Astra, Tejas, ‘Uttam’ AESAR, ‘Shakti’ EW System, Cyber Security systems, Command Control Systems, and the Semi Conductor Fabrication Facility.

Smt Sunita Devi Jena will lead the contingent, showcasing the nation’s achievements, including the breakthrough ASAT Missile used in Mission Shakti. The Agni-5 ballistic missile, MPATGM, NASM-SR, and VSHORADS highlight India’s prowess in missile technology. Other systems like QRSAM, ASTRA, LCA Tejas, and ‘Uttam’ AESAR Radar demonstrate the country’s advanced air defense capabilities.

The parade will also feature Pinaka, Nag Missile System, mobile bridging system ‘Sarvatra,’ MRSAM, Weapon Locating Radar ‘Swathi,’ and a flypast by Indian Air Force, featuring LCA Tejas and AEW&C developed by DRDO. Emphasizing ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ DRDO collaborates with various stakeholders, including academia, industry, MSMEs, start-ups, and Services, in developing state-of-the-art defense systems.