The DRDO will present its innovations, such as a hypersonic missile, at the 77th Republic Day Parade. The theme of the DRDO tableau will focus on ‘Naval Technologies for Combat Submarines’. The display will highlight indigenous technologies like the Integrated Combat Suite, Wire Guided Heavy Weight Torpedo, and Air Independent Propulsion, enhancing combat capabilities for the Indian Navy’s submarines.
The LR-AShM, a Hypersonic Glide Missile, will be featured with a launcher during the parade. This missile, designed for the Indian Navy’s coastal battery needs, can engage both static and moving targets. It boasts indigenous avionics systems and high-accuracy sensor packages, making it a unique addition to India’s defense capabilities.
The hypersonic missile follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory, reaching speeds up to Mach 10. It maintains an average speed of Mach 5.0 with multiple skips, making it difficult for enemy radars to detect during most of its flight. Equipped with a two-stage solid propulsion rocket motor system, the LR-AShM ensures the required hypersonic velocities for effective target engagement.
The DRDO’s tableau will also be on display at Bharat Parv at Red Fort, showcasing the Integrated Combat Suite, a critical defense system for underwater warfare. This system, developed collaboratively by eight DRDO laboratories and industry partners, offers enhanced situational awareness for tactical decision-making in anti-submarine operations. Additionally, the Wire Guided Heavy Weight Torpedo and Air Independent Propulsion systems will be highlighted for countering maritime threats and enhancing submarine stealth capabilities.
