DRDO missile to feature at Republic Day parade, Pg16

Key Highlights:

• DRDO will showcase indigenous defence capabilities at the 77th Republic Day parade and Bharat Parv 2026.
• The Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) will be a key attraction.
• The LR-AShM and its launcher will be displayed at Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade.
• The LR-AShM is a hypersonic glide missile designed to engage static and moving targets accurately.

Detailed Insights:

• The showcasing of indigenous defence technologies highlights India's growing self-reliance in the defence sector.
• The LR-AShM represents a significant advancement in India's missile technology, enhancing its maritime security capabilities.
• Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5, posing challenges for interception due to their speed and maneuverability.
• The Republic Day parade serves as a platform to demonstrate India's military strength and technological advancements to the nation and the world.

Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved:

• Hypersonic Speed: Speed exceeding five times the speed of sound (Mach 5).
• Glide Missile: A missile that glides through the atmosphere after being launched to reach its target.