Republic Day 2026: Tri-Service tableau to highlight ‘Operation Sindoor’ at Kartavya Path

The Indian Armed Forces are set to showcase a powerful Tri-Service tableau titled ‘Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness’ during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26. The tableau will underline India’s evolving military doctrine, reflecting a decisive shift towards integrated operations, precision strike capability, and indigenous defence strength.

The presentation will symbolise India’s growing emphasis on jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, reinforcing the message that coordinated and self-reliant military power has become central to the nation’s defence posture. Officials said the tableau represents a confident assertion of India’s readiness to respond decisively to security challenges.

Inspired by the Prime Minister’s vision, Operation Sindoor mirrors the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and aligns with the long-term goal of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The tableau narrates this journey through a sequential depiction of seamless Tri-Service cooperation across land, sea, and air domains.

The display begins with the Indian Navy establishing maritime dominance, demonstrating control over critical sea lanes and denying adversaries operational flexibility. The focus then shifts to the Indian Army, where M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers showcase precision firepower, backed by the Akash Air Defence System, highlighting India’s layered and integrated aerial defence shield.

The central segment of the tableau illustrates India’s modern strike doctrine marked by swift response, calibrated escalation, and pinpoint accuracy. A HAROP loitering munition is shown neutralising enemy air defence radar, followed by a Rafale fighter aircraft conducting a precision strike on terror infrastructure using SCALP missiles. The operation intensifies as an SU-30 MKI launches the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to destroy hardened enemy targets deep within hostile territory.

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The final phase depicts the extended reach of India’s air defence network, with the S-400 missile system engaging and neutralising an airborne threat at long range. This segment conveys India’s capability to detect threats early and respond decisively across multiple domains.

According to defence officials, every element of Operation Sindoor reflects advanced intelligence integration, precise target selection, and minimal collateral damage. The tableau reinforces India’s firm stance against terrorism, sending a clear message that those who support or shelter terror activities will face swift and overwhelming retaliation.

Branded under India Defence, the tableau also highlights the growing role of indigenous defence systems, underscoring that home-grown technologies are now central to India’s power projection. Overall, Operation Sindoor is projected not just as a military exercise but as a strategic statement that Victory Through Jointness has become India’s defining operational philosophy.