India showcases military might at Rajpath

President APJ Abul Kalam took salute in the presence of country's top brass and chief guest Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

With security forces on maximum alert, the parade led by General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Delhi Area Maj Gen Thomas Mathew unveiled virtually the entire armoury of the Army, Navy and Air Force to instill a sense of confidence and security among the countrymen.

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These included the latest acquisitions like Agni-II long-range missiles, fast-moving attack vehicle Windy-505, Pilotless Target Aircraft (PTA), Advance Light Helicopters (ALH) and Transportable Satellite Terminal.

The event featured two mounted columns, 13 mechanised columns and 18 marching squads of the Army, three contingents each of the Navy and Air Force, besides 23 marching contingents from paramilitary and police forces.