Military hardware exhibited for Georgia’s Independence Day

Some of the crucial military hardware of the Georgian armed forces is being exhibited for the public on Tbilisi’s Freedom Square, as the country is celebrating its Independence Day and centennial since the establishment of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia today.

The newly purchased portable anti-tank Javelin system, obtained by Georgia’s defence ministry from its US partners earlier this year, is among the armaments and vehicles on display in the capital.

Among the military hardware on the square is the MaxxPro MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle, the DANA self-propelled artillery piece and the LAR-160 and RM-70 multiple rocket launchers.

A Javelin anti-tank missile system exhibited at the square. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.

Georgian-produced Didgori and Lazika armoured vehicles and armoured medical evacuation units are also part of the occasion.

Selected military exhibits will also be displayed for locals in cities including Telavi in the east and Kutaisi and Batumi in the west.

The exhibition of the hardware is part of the armed forces’ participation in today’s celebrations, with new recruits also taking their oath of allegiance to the state.

Personnel of the armed forces took oath of allegiance earlier today. Photo: Georgia's defence ministry press office.

They are joined in the celebration by defence instructors from the NATO-Georgia Joint Training and Evaluation Centre (JTEC) and from the US armed forces as well as National Defence Academy cadets, among other personnel.

National Guard Orchestra are also joined by counterparts from foreign armed forces to perform festive march music for the public marking the double date.