Republic Day Parade 2026: From Indian Army’s contingent to IAF’s powerful aircraft at Kartavya Path, everything inside

Here, we take you through the pictures that highlight what happened at the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.

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Flypast in 'Dhwaj' formation

4 Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 129 helicopter unit perform a flypast in ‘Dhwaj’ formation while showering petals over the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, Monday, i.e., Jan 26, 2026.

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Indian Army's Him Yodha Contingent carries a kite

A member of the Indian Army’s Him Yodha Contingent carries a black kite during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi.

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Him Yodha Contingent of Indian Army

Indian Army’s Him Yodha Contingent with black kites proceed during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi.

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Cockpit of IAF's aircraft

Indian Navy’s P8-i aircraft flanked by the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) two Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft perform a flypast in ‘varuna’ formation as seen from the cockpit of one of the latter aircraft during the 77th Republic Day parade, in New Delhi.

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Flypast in ‘Guard’ formation

Indian Army’s Apache aircraft perform a flypast in ‘Guard’ formation during the 77th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.

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Flypast in 'Prahar' formation

Indian Army’s Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter carrying the ‘Operation Sindoor’ flag along with its Rudra ALS-WSI helicopter and the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rudra ALH Mark IV helicopter perform a flypast in ‘Prahar’ formation during the 77th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.

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Indian Air Force's powerful aircraft

Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 2 MiG-29, 2 Rafale, 2 Sukhoi Su-30 MKI, and 1 Jaguar aircraft perform a flypast in ‘Operation Sindoor’ formation during the 77th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.

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'Operation Sindoor' formation of flypast

Indian Air Force's (IAF) fighter aircraft perform a flypast in 'Operation Sindoor' formation during the 77th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.

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European Union's members

Members of the European Union (EU) Contingent during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi.

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Daredevils team of Sashastra Seema Bal’s (SSB)

Sashastra Seema Bal’s (SSB) Daredevils team performs during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi.