New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be presenting two tableaux in the Republic Day Parade this year. These tableaux will represent the indigenously developed weapons, sensors, and electronic warfare systems.
The tableaux are named ‘Suite of Indigenously Developed Sensors, Weapons and Electronic Warfare Systems for LCA Tejas’ and ‘Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP)’ which was developed for the submarines of the Indian Navy.
The first tableau will display an indigenously-developed Advanced Electronically Scanned Array Radar called ‘Uttam’. It will also include five different aerial launched weapons and an Electronic Warfare (EW) Jammer. These technologies are supposed to further enhance the capabilities of fourth-generation LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.
The second tableau will represent the indigenously-developed AIP System for propelling the Indian Naval submarines underwater. It is an indigenously developed AIP system and one of the most advanced AIP Systems in the world where Fuel Cell Technology is used to generate onboard power.
It will help submarines stay submerged for a longer period of time as compared to the conventional diesel-electric submarines that would make it more efficient and quieter, ultimately helping in combat situations.
Other Tableaux
This year, 25 tableaux from different states, departments, and armed forces will be displayed in the Republic Day parade.
Due to the covid-19 situation in the national capital, only 5,000 to 8,000 people will be allowed to attend the parade this year, reported news agency PTI. Till 2020, around 1.25 lakh people used to attend the Republic Day parade.