January 26, 2025
2 mins read

DRDO displays Pralay Weapon System, Raksha Kavachk

The Pralay weapon system is led by the Project Director Dr R Srinivasan, Scientist ‘G’ and seconded by Deputy Project Director D Ravikumar, Scientist ‘E’…reports Asian Lite News

Premier defence research agency Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed its select path-breaking innovations for national security during the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path here.

DRDO displayed the Raksha Kavach led by Sachin Kumar, Scientist ‘E’, from DEAL, Dehradun. The futuristic warfare technology Raksha Kavach is showcasing the defence preparedness to counter threats emerging from air, ground and water. The Sea King helicopter detects a submerged submarine and releases a torpedo to destroy it.

This was followed by a multi-layered Air Defence System protecting ground and airspace from adversary threats like missiles, rockets, drones or ground assaults using state-of-the-art long-range surveillance achieved through EW satellite, AEW&CS and Rustom-II UAV.

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tableaux during full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh)

This triggers soft kill through microwave jammers of anti- drone system and hard kill with QRSAM, ATAGS, VSHORADS and high-power lasers. Other weapons like ATAGS and UGRAM are used to engage with ground assaults.

The next on display was the Pralay Weapon System, an indigenously developed by RCI, DRDO with State of the Art Avionics and Guidance Systems.

Pralay is a surface-to-surface tactical weapon with a range in excess of 400 KMs designed to neutralise a wide variety of targets in the battlefield with pinpoint accuracy. Pralay is capable of destruction of war-waging potential of adversary even before the commencement of contact battle owing to its flexible range and lethality with different types and class of warheads.

The Pralay weapon system is led by the Project Director Dr R Srinivasan, Scientist ‘G’ and seconded by Deputy Project Director D Ravikumar, Scientist ‘E’.

Meanwhile, the tableau of the Indian Coast Guard led by Commandant (JG) Soniya Singh and Commandant (JG) Sadhana Singh, focuses on coastal security and maritime search and rescue, under the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Progress’.

At the forefront, it showcases a swift-response mission featuring an indigenously built interceptor boat, a drone, and an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). A stranded fisherman signals for help from a sunken boat, assured that the Indian Coast Guard is prepared to handle emergencies.

The tableau highlighted assets like drones dropping life buoys and coordinated operations symbolising life-saving efforts. The rear of the tableau depicted a dedicated Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) coordination centre with a network of 84 radar stations along the coastline. Real-time distress signals are relayed to patrolling Coast Guard ships and aircraft. All the equipment and technology showcased are entirely indigenous. (ANI)

Previous Story

IAF soars high with dazzling air display

Next Story

30 unsung heroes honoured with Padma Shri

Latest from -Top News

Uyghurs Face ‘More Repression, No Relief’

CFU stressed that, instead of addressing the UN’s recommendations, Beijing has escalated its repression…reports Asian Lite News On August 31, 2025, Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) marked the third anniversary of the United

Afghan Quake Toll Hits 1,457

More than 6,700 homes have been destroyed due to earthquake as international aid agencies struggle to reach people in remote areas…reports Asian Lite News The death toll from the powerful earthquake that

Xi, Putin, Kim conspiring against US, says Trump

Trump accused Xi of “conspiring against” America after hosting Putin and Kim at Beijing’s largest military parade….reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump unleashed a sharp rebuke at Chinese President Xi

India, UAE chase $100b trade dream

India and the UAE reaffirmed their CEPA partnership, setting a $100 billion non-oil trade target by 2030, with strong focus on energy, food, healthcare, and technology….reports Asian Lite News India and the
Go toTop

Don't Miss

DRDO, Indian firms showcase India-made weapons, tech in Paris

A large number of Indian companies are taking part in

India test fires intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-3

The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and