UAE contingent leads India’s 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo: PTINew Delhi: India’s 68th Republic Day parade has been a spectacular exhibition of the country’s military, cultural, and technological achievements. Here is what we know about the UAE military:■ Lieutenant Colonel Abood Musabeh Abood Musabeh Alghfeli led the UAE contingent. ■ This is the second time a foreign military contingent took part in India’s Republic Day parade at Rajpath and the first Arab nation. Also read: Republic Day parade: Key highlights this year■ The chief of staff of the UDF is Lt Gen. Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi.

Source: Mint January 26, 2017 10:52 UTC