India's military might on full display at 77th Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path
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President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path, showcasing India's military hardware and weapon systems to international guests.
Background
The 77th Republic Day parade featured the Suryastra URLS, Brahmos missiles, and Akash missile systems. The aerial component included the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and Rudra armed version, alongside the T-90 Bhisma and Arjun Main Battle Tanks.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TSuryastra URLS: A new weapon system showcased in the 77th Republic Day parade
- S&TBrahmos and Akash: Missile systems displayed during the Republic Day parade
- S&TDhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and Rudra: Aerial components featured in the parade
- S&TT-90 Bhisma and Arjun: Main Battle Tanks showcased in the military display
- PlaceKartavya Path: The location of the Republic Day parade
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the display of indigenous military technology during national celebrations serves as a tool for both internal security and external strategic signaling.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic signaling: Projecting military modernization to global powers and neighbors
- Indigenization: Reducing import dependency through domestic production of missile and tank systems
Keywords: Strategic autonomy · Indigenization · Defense modernization · Hard power · Military-industrial complex
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