Republic Day 2026: India Showcases Hypersonic Missile And 'Operation Sindoor' Might

This special report covers the Republic Day celebrations marking 150 years of Vande Mataram and the first parade following 'Operation Sindhu'. The broadcast highlights the display of India's military might, featuring a seven-jet flypast including Rafales and Su-30s, alongside the S-400 systems credited with shooting down Pakistani aircraft. A significant highlight is the public debut of the indigenous Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASHM). An unidentified speaker noted, 'This is an Indian ace that has been long in the making and it's been displayed publicly for the first time.' The missile, capable of traveling from Delhi to Mumbai in 15 minutes, places India among a select group of five nations with such hypersonic technology. The parade also features the first-ever Army Animal Contingent including Zanskar ponies and camels, the Bhairav Battalion showcasing electronic warfare, and AI-enabled security for Delhi Police, underscoring the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat.