IAF to Showcase 'Operation Sindoor' Formation at Republic Day Parade 2026

• The 2026 Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path will feature 'Operation Sindoor' as its central theme, demonstrating India's tactical military capabilities.
• Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh aims to transform the parade from static displays to an interactive experience, showing how modern battles are conducted.
• The 90-minute procession will narrate a battle's progression, integrating recce, logistics, long-range systems, and air power.
• Operation Sindoor, a high-precision tri-services campaign from May 2025 following a terror attack in Pahalgam, will be a key focus.
• The parade will include the Indian Army’s phased Battle Array, aerial displays with Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29, Apache, LCH, and animal contingents like Zanskar ponies and Bactrian camels.

Why It Matters: The 2026 Republic Day Parade will feature 'Operation Sindoor' to showcase India's modern military strategy.