Indigenously-developed weapon system integrated helicopter Rudra will make its maiden appearance in the Republic Day parade on Rajpath
This is the first time this aircraft is being showcased in the Republic Day Parade.
The IAF tableau will be themed on "Indian Air Force encouraging indigenisation", while the tri-service tableau will be themed on "veterans are asset to the nation'.
The HAL Rudra, also known as ALH-WSI, is an armed version of HAL Dhruv. Rudra has 2 main versions, Mark III(weaponless) and Mark IV.
Rudra is equipped with forwarding Looking Infrared (FLIR),anti-tank guided missiles and air-to-air missiles.