India put army energy entrance and centre at its 77th Republic Day parade on Monday (January 26, 2026), remodeling Kartavya Path right into a sweeping show of missiles, armour, mechanised columns and fight plane, with a pointy deal with weapon methods related to Operation Sindoor, the high-intensity army operation carried out in Might final 12 months.
The celebrations, held beneath the theme 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, have been attended by the highest nationwide management and high-profile worldwide visitors, together with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen, who have been the chief visitors.
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Utilized in warfront
The army show started with a showcase of key weapon methods, together with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, Akash air defence system, Suryastra rocket launcher, and Arjun Major Battle Tank, highlighting India’s emphasis on battlefield-ready functionality and indigenous defence manufacturing. A lot of the gear on show has both featured in or drawn immediately from classes discovered throughout Operation Sindoor, the Might 7–10 battle with Pakistan.
On this screengrab from a video posted on Jan. 26, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi with president of the European Fee Ursula von der Leyen, left, and president of the European Council Antonio Costa in the course of the 77th Republic Day Parade, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi. Picture: @NarendraModi/YT by way of PTI
A significant attraction was a tri-services tableau that offered replicas of distinguished weapon methods deployed in the course of the operation. At its centre was a glass-cased built-in operational command centre, visually depicting the conduct of Operation Sindoor by way of the coordinated use of methods similar to BrahMos and the S-400 air defence system. Whereas BrahMos missiles have been projected as delivering decisive offensive strikes, Akash and S-400 methods have been portrayed as offering a protecting air-defence protect in the course of the battle.
The parade was led by Lt. Common Bhavnish Kumar, Common Officer Commanding, Delhi Space, and a second-generation officer. For the primary time, the Indian Military showcased a phased ‘Battle Array Format’, together with its aerial element. The reconnaissance aspect featured the historic 61 Cavalry in lively fight uniform, adopted by high-mobility reconnaissance autos. Aerial battlefield shaping was demonstrated by the indigenous Dhruv Superior Mild Helicopter and its armed variant Rudra, flying in Prahar formation.
The fight phase included T-90 Bhishma tanks and Arjun MBTs, supported overhead by Apache AH-64E and Prachand Mild Fight Helicopters. Mechanised columns displayed BMP-II infantry fight autos and the Nag missile system (Tracked) Mk-2, adopted by Particular Forces detachments working Ajayketu, Randhwaj and Dhawansak autos. Robotic canine, unmanned floor autos and autonomous platforms mirrored the Military’s rising deal with future warfare applied sciences. Fight help components showcased next-generation unmanned warhead methods, together with Shaktibaan and Divyastra.
On this screengrab from a video posted on Jan. 26, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu confers India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra, to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla in the course of the 77th Republic Parade, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi. Picture: @NarendraModi/YT by way of PTI
The newly-raised Bhairav battalion, a specialised assault infantry unit designed to bridge the hole between standard forces and particular operations items, additionally drew consideration.
EU contingent
In a primary, a European Union army contingent carrying the flags of Operations Atalanta and Aspides participated within the parade, marking the EU’s maiden look in a army parade exterior Europe.
The Indian Navy tableau, themed ‘Sturdy Navy for a Sturdy Nation’, traced India’s maritime journey from a fifth century stitched ship, now named INSV Kaundinya, to trendy indigenous platforms similar to INS Vikrant and INS Udayagiri, alongside the INSV Tarini circumnavigation route.
The Indian Air Power (IAF) contingent marched in sync with a dramatic fly-past that includes Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29 and Jaguar plane in ‘spearhead’ formation, symbolising the ‘Sindoor Formation’. General, 29 plane, together with fighters, transport plane and helicopters, took half within the fly-past.
On this screengrab from a video posted on Jan. 26, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu arrives with European Fee president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa in the course of the 77th Republic Parade, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi. Picture: @NarendraModi/YT by way of PTI
Earlier than the parade, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Ashoka Chakra on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the primary Indian to go to the Worldwide House Station.
Round 10,000 particular visitors witnessed the parade, which blended army energy with cultural unity, heralded by artistes acting on the theme ‘Vividata Mein Ekta’.
Revealed – January 26, 2026 12:01 pm IST
