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DRDO to unveil Pralay missile at R-Day Parade

Thursday, 23 Jan, 2025
Last year's DRDO tableau celebrated 'Women Power in Protecting the Nation'. (Photo courtesy: X@republicday2025)

New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will showcase "path-breaking innovations" for national security during the Republic Day Parade this year, a release from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated. In what could be a first, the DRDO tableau is set to feature a "Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon" while the Pralay surface-to-surface tactical missile system will be displayed in its operational configuration. The showcase will also include cutting-edge defense solutions, including artillery, sensors, air defense systems, and missiles.
 
The innovations and systems showcased by DRDO during the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, will embody its vision of empowering India with cutting-edge technologies and its mission to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in defense, added the MoD.

The DRDO tableau, themed 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats' – will showcase a range of advanced defense systems and technologies. Emphasizing its commitment to self-reliance and national security, DRDO will also showcase the Pralay Weapon System, a state-of-the-art surface-to-surface tactical missile designed and developed with advanced technologies.