Republic Day 2026: Operation Sindoor honoured at Kartavya path parade

Indian Air Force helicopters flying with the flag of Operation Sindoor marked a striking moment during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Monday paying tribute to Indiarsquos decisive military action last year against highvalue terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied KashmirThe TriServices tableau of the Indian Defence Forces themed lsquoOperation Sindoor Victory Through Jointnessrsquo was also showcased on the occasion The tableau symbolised the collective strength unity and seamless integration of the Indian Army Navy and Air Force in safeguarding the nationrsquos securityAdding to the display the Integrated Operational Centre IOC highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor underlining the coordinated and synchronised efforts of the Indian armed forces during the missionAs depicted through the glassenclosed Integrated Operational Centre the operation was effectively planned guided and monitored by the national and military leadership Strong interservice coordination and active support from the local population were identified as crucial factors behind the success of the operationA fusion of lsquoVIRASAT VIVIDHTA AUR VIKASrsquo was projected as a defining feature of Operation SindoorWhile the BRAHMOS missile system delivered decisive strikes on enemy targets the Akash missile systems and the S400 air defence network provided a robust protective shield for civilian populations under the concept of the lsquoSUDARSHAN CHAKRArsquoUnder the Combat Support Elements segment of the tableau Divyastra was displayed alongside Shaktibaan Mounted on High Mobility Vehicles HMV 6x6 these platforms reflected the Indian Armyrsquos growing emphasis on indigenisation and technological modernisationIndiarsquos nextgeneration unmanned warhead capability was showcased through SHAKTIBAAN and DIVYASTRA systems mounted on specialised HMV 6x6 platforms Built around the integrated concept of Surveillance and Targeting these systems represent a significant leap in the Armyrsquos transition towards technologydriven and precisionbased warfareShaktibaan and Divyastra are equipped with swarm drones tethered drone systems and the indigenously developed hybrid UAV ZOLT which plays a key role in artillery fire direction According to the Ministry of Defence these platforms enable the deployment of swarm drones longrange drones for precision strike missions and loitering munitions for effective battlefield engagementThe Shaktibaan vehicle was commanded by Lieutenant Raman Mishra of the 161 Medium Regiment while the Divyastra vehicle was commanded by Subedar Kiran Medar from the same regiment underscoring the operational readiness and professionalism of the Indian Army personnel involvedMore than 100 terrorists were neutralised during the Operation Sindoor military action carried out in May 2025 launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent peopleThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever