New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- "Second to None." Living up to this proud war cry, the Indian Army's Artillery arm made a striking debut at the 77th Republic Day parade with the presentation of Shaktibaan and Divyastra, showcasing India's new-generation unmanned warhead arsenal and the rapid momentum of modernisation under Aatmanirbharta.
Mounted on specialised High Mobility Vehicles (HMV 6x6), the platforms reflect the Army's shift towards technology-driven, precision-centric warfare based on an integrated surveillance and targeting concept.
Shaktibaan and Divyastra are equipped with cutting-edge surveillance systems, including swarm drones, tethered drones and the indigenously developed tactical hybrid UAV ZOLT, enabling real-time battlefield rec...