Missile system that shot down Pakistani jets during Operation Sindoor to feature in tri-services tableau
India’s advanced S-400 air defence missile system will be displayed for the first time at the Republic Day 2026 parade on January 26, as part of the Department of Military Affairs tableau, senior defence officials confirmed on Friday.
Air Commodore Manish Sabharwal said the S-400 system, credited with protecting Indian airspace during last year’s military conflict with Pakistan, will be a key highlight of the “Tri-Services Tableau – Operation Sindoor”.
The system was effectively deployed during Operation Sindoor, a joint military operation launched to target terror infrastructure following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
S-400 shot down Pakistani fighter jets: IAF chief
In August last year, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh had confirmed that India’s S-400 air defence system successfully shot down five Pakistani fighter jets during the operation, marking a significant demonstration of India’s air defence capabilities.
The revelation had underscored the strategic importance of the Russian-origin missile system in safeguarding Indian airspace during high-intensity military engagements.
Tri-services tableau highlights joint military strength
This year’s Department of Military Affairs tableau will focus on inter-service coordination and joint operational success, showcasing the combined strength of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar will lead the Republic Day parade for the fourth consecutive year, Major General Navraj Dhillon said. Around 6,050 military personnel will take part in the parade.
Advanced military platforms such as Bhairav, Shaktibaan, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) will also be on display.
30 tableaux to roll down Kartavya Path
A total of 30 tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. These include 17 tableaux from States and Union Territories and 13 from various ministries, departments and services.
According to the Ministry of Defence, this year’s celebrations will revolve around the themes ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
The tableaux will commemorate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram while highlighting India’s growing self-reliance and rich cultural diversity.
Participating states and ministries include Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Manipur, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, among others.
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