77th Republic Day Parade: These 7 weapons will make the enemy bite the dust in the event of war; learn about each one.

This year, the 77th Republic Day parade, taking place on January 26, 2026, is very special. This is the first parade since Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Army demonstrated its strength against Pakistan. The parade’s theme is 150 years of “Vande Mataram” and “Self-reliant India.” For the first time, the “Phased Battle Array Formation” will be displayed, i.e., the order in which weapons are used in warfare. This will include many indigenous weapons and systems that will deliver lethal attacks on the enemy in future battles. The main focus will be on the details of the seven main weapons and systems displayed in the parade. These are manufactured under the “Make in India” initiative, and many of them also demonstrated their prowess in Operation Sindoor.

BrahMos is a joint Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missile. In Operation Sindoor, it accurately targeted Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base.

Range: 300 km (more in extended version)
Speed: More than Mach 3 (3 times faster than the speed of sound)
Features: Ramjet engine, fire-and-forget (finds the target on its own after launch).

It is one of the world’s fastest cruise missiles. A model or launcher of this missile will be displayed in the parade.

Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)

This 155mm/52 caliber gun, jointly developed by DRDO, Tata, Mahindra, and Bharat Forge, will fulfill the major demand for indigenous artillery after the Bofors.

Range: Up to 48 km (Extended Range)
Features: Easily transportable to any terrain, successfully tested in Pokhran.
Will be inducted into the Army within the next 1.5 years. A total of 1,500 such guns will be in service. They will be displayed in the parade.

Drone Shakti Eagle Prahar

This is the Indian Army’s new drone system, which demonstrates its ability to control and repair drones in combat. Learning from Operation Sindoor, the focus on drones and counter-drones has increased. Its specialties include on-site drone repair, swarm drones, and surveillance. Several Army units are now active. Drone power will be a part of the parade.

Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MR-SAM)

This supersonic missile intercepts enemy air attacks (aircraft, missiles, helicopters, and drones). Its strengths include high reaction speed, vertical launch, and simultaneous engagement of multiple targets. It thwarted hundreds of Pakistani air attacks during Operation Sindoor. The MR-SAM system will be displayed at the parade.

Akash Missile System

The Akash missile system neutralized Pakistani aircraft, missiles, drones, and other targets during Operation Sindoor. In this operation, Indian forces destroyed a total of nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Akash missile, along with the Akash Teer system, was deployed to counter Pakistani air strikes on the western front and intercepted several aerial targets. It is a medium-range surface-to-air missile with a range of approximately 27 km and can engage multiple targets simultaneously.

Divyastra and Shaktibaan Regiment

Since Operation Sindoor, effective and robust work has been underway to make the Indian Army aggressive and lethal. A significant transformation is underway for the Army. Work in this direction is progressing rapidly. By the end of October, the Indian Army is expected to have five Bhairav ​​battalions, five Divyastra batteries, three Shaktibaan regiments, and a drone platoon in every infantry battalion. This clearly demonstrates the Army’s capability enhancement, as well as its readiness to address potential future threats and the vulnerabilities of new technologies.

Robotic Mules

The military is now keeping up with technology. Robotic mules look like dogs, but are extremely agile and dangerous. They can attack as soon as they detect an enemy. They can carry supplies. They are useful in mountainous terrain. They were also shown in parade rehearsals. They will save soldiers’ lives in future battles.

This parade symbolizes India’s military strength, indigenous weapons, and “self-reliant India.” Weapons like the BrahMos and Akash, proven in Operation Sindoor, will now be a powerful tool for future war preparations. A flypast of 29 aircraft, the Bhairav ​​Commando, and a cultural tableau will also be highlights.