DRDO's 76th Republic Day Parade 2025: Showcasing Pralay & Abhed Systems

A series of innovative defense technologies developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will be showcased at the Republic Day Parade 2025. At the DRDO tableau, India will feature two significant defense items including a Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon and the Pralay surface-to-surface tactical missile system in operational readiness. During the celebrations,the DRDO will exhibit multiple sophisticated systems demonstrating its ongoing dedication to homegrown defense capabilities and independence.

DRDO's Republic Day Parade 2025 Highlights:

• Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon: As a defensive innovation India demonstrates progress in directed energy instrumentation while advancing its future-ready technology research.

• Pralay Missile System: India's tactical missile system represents a sophisticated modern warfare capability that significantly enhances national strategic deterrence capabilities.

• Featured Systems:

  • Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile: For rapid air defense response.

  • Airborne Early Warning & Control System: Enhances surveillance and threat detection.

  • A modern artillery solution is a 155 mm/52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System.

  • Drone Detect, Deter & Destroy System: A comprehensive counter-drone technology.

  • Satellite-Based Surveillance System: For enhanced monitoring and intelligence gathering.

  • Medium Power Radar 'Arudhra': Advanced radar for comprehensive detection.

  • Advanced Lightweight Torpedo & Electronic Warfare System 'Dharashakti': For naval defense and electronic warfare.

• Indigenous Unmanned Aerial System & UGRAM Assault Rifle: The display showcases India's increasing technological achievements in unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced weapons platforms.

The tableau display will showcase the Long Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile together with the Light Weight Bullet Proof Jacket 'ABHED' as major achievements from 2024.

• Other DRDO Contributions: Besides the featured DRDO systems the celebration will include additional developments from DRDO laboratory staff.

  • Nag Missile System: An anti-tank guided missile.

  • Pinaka: A multi-barrel rocket launcher.

  • BrahMos: A supersonic cruise missile.

  • Akash Weapon System: A surface-to-air missile.

  • Short Span Bridging System 10m: For rapid mobility across obstacles.

DRDO continues to advance the defense capabilities of India through its vital role as the country advances toward achieving national defense technology independence (Aatmanirbharta). 

Grand Parade in New Delhi: Among the day's key features lies the nationwide parade in New Delhi which displays India's power through its military forces cultural variety and historical background. 

The parade features:

• Cultural displays and military showcases.

• The celebration exhibits 31 curated presentations from multiple states to showcase their ancestral heritage cultural evolution and social progress.

• A musical performance with 300 artists and a cultural display with 5000 performers.

Theme for 2025: This celebration adopts Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas (Golden India: Heritage and Progress) as its focal theme which embraces India's historical background together with its current achievements.

Beating Retreat Ceremony: On January 29th Beating Retreat signals the conclusion of the Republic Day festivities.

Chief Guest for 2025: The Republic Day 76th celebrations welcome Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the keynote guest. Since his presidential inauguration in October 2024, President Prabowo Subianto will participate in his inaugural presidential engagement with India.

Conclusion

India displays its unity with democratic values alongside its cultural diversity during the powerful celebration of Republic Day. In 2025 the mega celebration emphasized both India's military advancements through its Show of Live Demonstrations and its cultural festivities that showcased traditional performances together with advanced defense technology systems illustrating the country's dual growth aspects. The showcase of cutting-edge technologies, particularly by the DRDO, underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in defense and its strengthened position on the global stage. The nation's accomplishments combined with these elements stand as reflections of past achievements while setting forth future aspirations that unify innovative approaches with communal progress.