Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Republic Day 2026 Parade Features Firsts
The 77th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, will feature several firsts, including the Suryastra rocket launcher system, the Bhairav light commando battalion, and a special animal contingent with Bactrian camels and Zanskar ponies.
The parade will last about 90 minutes and include 18 marching contingents and 13 bands.
Captain Harshita Raghav, the first woman officer in the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC), will lead the animal contingent.
The parade will also showcase various military assets like the BrahMos and Akash missile systems, as well as an aerial display in a battle array formation.
The event aims to highlight India's military strength and cultural heritage.
The 77th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, will feature several firsts, including the Suryastra rocket launcher system and the Bhairav light commando battalion.
The parade will include 18 marching contingents, 13 bands, and a special animal contingent led by Captain Harshita Raghav, the first woman officer in the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC).
The animal contingent will consist of 2 Bactrian camels, 4 Zanskar ponies, 4 raptors, and Army dogs, trained for high-altitude operations and other military tasks.
Military assets showcased will include BrahMos, Akash missile system, MRSAM, ATAGS, Dhanush, Shaktiban, and drones.
The parade will last about 90 minutes and feature an aerial display in a battle array formation, highlighting India's military capabilities and cultural diversity.
- Who
- Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Captain Harshita Raghav
- What
- 77th Republic Day Parade showcasing military might and cultural heritage
- When
- January 26, 2026
- Where
- Kartavya Path, New Delhi
- Why
- To display India's military capabilities and cultural diversity
- Event
- 77th Republic Day Parade
- Date
- January 26, 2026
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- New Additions
- Suryastra, Bhairav Battalion, Zanskar ponies, Bactrian camels
- Military Assets
- BrahMos, Akash missile system, MRSAM, ATAGS, Dhanush, Shaktiban, drones
- Contingents
- 18 marching contingents, 13 bands
- Animal Contingent
- 2 Bactrian camels, 4 Zanskar ponies, 4 raptors, Army dogs
- Aerial Display
- Battle array formation
Sources
First woman RVC Officer Captain Harshita to lead special Animal Contingent at R Day
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First-generation Army Officers to lead old tradition, march India’s might on Kartavya Path
