‘Shaurya Vedanam Utsava’

Tags: Defence

Why in the news?

• A vibrant display of military might of the Armed Forces, Shaurya Vedanam Utsav, is being showcased for the first time in Motihari, Bihar on March 07, 2025.

Important points:

• The two-day event unfolded with great enthusiasm as it displayed military equipment, martial arts, mass performance by military bands, combat demonstration by special forces, motorcycle, dog show and more.
• The occasion was further enriched by the participation of students from various schools & colleges, NCC cadets and citizens from Bihar.
• As part of the grand festival, the audience was treated to an exhibition featuring notable exhibitslike the T-90 tank, the Indian Army's Main Battle Tank, indigenous K-9 Vajra self-propelled artillery gun, BMP vehicles and domestically produced Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) Swathi.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a flypast featuring three Su-30 fighter aircraft, two AN 32 Transport Aircraft and Chetak Helicopters.
• The IAF's Akash Ganga team performed a combat free fall from 8,000 feet,thrilling the spectators. 
• Static displays by IAF and the Navy's Models of Aircraft Carriers, Submarine & Destroyers were also featured.
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