India is marking its 77th Republic Day today with a grand parade on Kartavya Path, showcasing its military might, culture and diversity. Alongside colourful tableaux, this year’s parade places a strong spotlight on India’s growing defence capabilities, with several newly raised units and major weapon systems, gracing the parade line up. A defence tableau showcasing the theme ‘Victory Through Jointness’ rolls past during the rain-affected full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, Friday (PTI) For the first time, the Republic Day parade is being presented in a “phased battle array formation”, a combat-sequenced display designed to mirror how forces are deployed on the battlefield. Follow live updates on Republic Day 2026 Infantry, mechanised columns, artillery, missile systems and aerial assets will appear in an order, giving a rare glimpse into their real-time operational use. According to officials, the idea is to give spectators a clearer sense of how different arms of the military work together during conflict. From BrahMos to Arjun A wide range of weapons and platforms will roll down Kartavya …