Pune: Robotic mules, the latest addition to the Indian Army’s combat capabilities, were put on public display during the 77th Army Day parade in Pune on Wednesday, showcasing how the military’s warfare tactics have evolved over decades with themes from Indian epics and modern wars.
All about Indian Army’s robotic mules
Also known as Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Q-UGVs), these robotic mules are highly efficient in carrying loads and performing surveillance tasks.
Deployed along the northern border, these mules are equipped with thermal cameras and sensors. They can carry loads of up to 30 kg and climb heights of up to 10 feet. With their advanced technology, these mules will soon be equipped with weapons as well.
These robotic mules significantly enhance the Army’s capabilities, particularly in challenging high-altitude terrains.
Referred to as “robotic mules” or Multi-Utility Legged Equipment (MULE), their presence in the parade highlights India’s military strength and advancements in modern technology.
Other highlights of the parade included several advanced platforms, including the K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzer, BMP-2 Sarath infantry combat vehicle, T-90 tanks, Swathi weapon locating radar, Sarvatra bridging system, multi-barrel rocket system, ATOR N1200 all-terrain vehicle, drone jammer systems, and mobile communication nodes.
The 77th Army Day Parade took place at the Bombay Engineers Group (BEG) and Centre in Pune, which falls under the Army’s Southern Command.
Marching contingents from the Madras Regiment, Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, Regiment of Artillery, Mechanised Infantry, Bombay Engineer Group, Army Ordnance Corps, Army Service Corps, and others also participated in the parade, as per a pamphlet shared by Army officials.
