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DRDO Tableau

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The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed some of its latest innovations in national security during the Republic Day Parade 2025 on January 26. This included both cutting-edge technologies and defence systems developed by DRDO to make India more self-reliant in its defence capabilities.

Key Systems to be Displayed:

The theme for the DRDO tableau is 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats'.
The tableau will showcase a variety of advanced defence systems that DRDO has developed, highlighting India’s growing self-reliance in the defence sector.
- Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon: A new technology that uses lasers for defence. It could be a significant advancement in modern warfare.
- Pralay Tactical Missile System: A surface-to-surface missile that is designed to strike targets quickly and accurately.
- Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile: A missile system designed to quickly intercept incoming threats from the air.
- 155mm/52 Caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System: A long-range artillery gun.
- Drone Detect, Deter & Destroy System: A system that detects and destroys hostile drones.
- Medium Power Radar 'Arudhra': A radar system for detecting threats at medium ranges.
- Airborne Early Warning & Control System: A radar system placed on aircraft to detect threats over large areas.
- Advanced Lightweight Torpedo: A torpedo for use against submarines.
- Electronic Warfare System 'Dharashakti': A system designed to disrupt enemy communication and radar.
- Indigenous Unmanned Aerial System: Drones designed and developed in India.
- UGRAM Assault Rifle: A new indigenous assault rifle.
Other systems displayed may include satellite surveillance systems, air defence systems, and missiles like BrahMos, Pinaka, and Akash. These systems are designed for various purposes like air defence, anti-tank strikes, and long-range attacks.

DRDO's Achievements in 2024

DRDO will also showcase its recent milestones from 2024:

Long Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile: A missile capable of traveling at extremely high speeds to strike ships.
Light Weight Bullet Proof Jacket 'ABHED': A lighter and more efficient bulletproof jacket.
'Zorawar' Light Tank: A small, mobile tank designed for various combat situations.
Divyastra: A missile system designed to carry multiple warheads to hit multiple targets.

Fact Box:

Pralay Missile

Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Pralay' is a short-range surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500 to 1,000 kg.
The missile, with a range of 150 to 500 kms, is capable of carrying conventional warheads.
The missile is powered with a solid propellant rocket motor and is equipped with advanced technologies.
The missile guidance system includes state-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics, making it capable of striking deep into enemy territory.
It has been developed for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC).

Pinaka System

The Pinaka is a powerful multi-barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). It can launch a rapid series of 12 rockets in just 44 seconds, covering an area of 700x500 meters.
Originally built with a 37.5 km range, the Pinaka has been upgraded over time to deliver greater range and effectiveness.
- o Pinaka Mk-I: The basic version has a range of 38 km and offers various warhead options.
- o Pinaka Mk-II: An enhanced model that extends the range to 60 km.
- o Extended Range Pinaka: The latest version reaches targets up to 75 km.

Akash Air Defence Missile system

AKASH is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile System to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks.
Akash Weapon System (AWS) can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode.
It has built-in Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) features. The entire weapon system has been configured on mobile platforms.
Range of Operation : 4.5 km to 25 km

BrahMos Missile

The BrahMos is a ramjet supersonic cruise missile of a short-range developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya (NPOM).
It is named after two major rivers of India and Russia: Brahmaputra and Moskva.
The use of BrahMos missiles for land as well as anti-ship attacks.
They can be launched from land, air and sea, and all three variants are in service in the Indian armed forces.
It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second) missile.
It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle i.e. it does not require further guidance after launch.

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27th January 2025 (11 Topics)

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DRDO Tableau

Key Systems to be Displayed:

DRDO's Achievements in 2024

Fact Box:

Still Have Questions?

GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

DRDO Tableau

Key Systems to be Displayed:

DRDO's Achievements in 2024

Fact Box:

Still Have Questions?

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