Republic Day 2026 debuts: Animal units, Bhairav battalion, and Shaktiban regiment among many firsts

India’s 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, themed “Vande Mataram”, introduces multiple firsts like Bhairav commandos, Shaktiban drone regiments, animal units, and a phased battle array along Kartavya Path with 6,000 personnel.

​India’s 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, themed “Vande Mataram”, introduces multiple firsts like Bhairav commandos, Shaktiban drone regiments, animal units, and a phased battle array along Kartavya Path with 6,000 personnel.