Indian Army to Showcase Powerful Weapons On Republic Day
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi would be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in 2023. Al-Sisi's visit to India as the chief guest also holds importance as both countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
Egypt's President to be the chief guest
The K9 Vajra is a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer built by L&T with technology transferred from South Korean defence major Hanwha Defense based on its K9 Thunder.
K-9 vajra Howitzers
An impressive combination of firepower, armor protection and mobility, the tank was to be India's first indigenously produced tank—and one of the best in the world.
MBT Arjun
The NAG missile has been developed to strike and neutralise highly-fortified enemy tanks. · It has a minimum range of 500 metres and maximum
Nag anti-tank guided missiles
BRAHMOS is a two-stage missile with a solid propellant booster engine as its first stage which brings it to supersonic speed and then gets separated.
BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles
The Akash missile system can target aircraft up to 50 km (31 mi) away. It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles as well as ballistic missiles.
Akash air defence missiles
The Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle is developed to serve as a mine-proof troop transport vehicle and it is used by law enforcement forces as a special response vehicle to counter the insurgency.
Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
These are some of the country's most advanced weapons that provide a formidable line of defense against any external aggression.