The Hindu : Brahmos steals the show

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Monday, Jan 27, 2003

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Brahmos steals the show

The Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, welcoming the President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and the Iranian President, Mohammad Khatami, at Rajpath for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday. The Defence Minister, George Fernandes, is also seen. — Photo: Rajeev Bhatt

New Delhi Jan. 26. The Brahmos missile, three varieties of attack helicopters, T-90 tanks, mine ploughs and Mobile Decontamination System were among the country's latest sophisticated defence acquisitions and inductions unveiled at this year's Republic Day parade here today.

Topping them all was Brahmos sophisticated cruise missiles developed jointly by India and Russia. With a velocity 2.8 times of the speed of sound, they are capable of hitting a target 290 km away with a warhead of up to 300 kg.

The three attack helicopters were MI-17 IV, indigenously-developed `Dhruv' Advanced Light Helicopter and Lancer, specially-designed for anti-terrorist operations.

Possessed with a high degree of mobility, protection and fire power, the T-90 tank is rated among the best in the world.

Mine ploughs mounted on T-72 tanks are helpful in movement of troops through minefields.

Also of relevance in an era of biological weapons was the indigenously-developed Mobile Decontamination System, used for decontamination of vehicles, equipment, personnel, their clothing, facemask and terrain against biological and chemical warfare agents. — PTI

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