00:00This Republic Day, the 77th Republic Day, there were several key highlights.
00:06150 years of Vande Matram, that's something that we will talk about in greater detail
00:12because the way Vande Matram inspired the nation to fight for freedom,
00:18the hope and aspiration is by 2047 it will inspire this generation and future generations
00:25to fight for a Vikasit Bharat or a developed India and take that same pride in our Matram.
00:32But there was another message and a very significant message, Operation Sindur.
00:37India showcased full spectrum battle readiness from the phased battle array
00:43to the seven aircraft Operation Sindur formation featuring the Rafals, the Sukhois, the MiG-29s,
00:49the Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft and a number of firsts this Republic Day
00:54including that fly pass in two parts, in two segments, the animal contingent
01:00which included the Zanskar ponies, the Bactrian camels, the battle-ready dogs, the raptors.
01:08Security was high-tech. We get you more in this report.
01:11And now comes the Tri-Services Tableau of Indian Defence Forces depicting Operation Sindur.
01:30Operation Sindur took centre stage at the 77th Republic Day Parade at the Kartavya Path.
01:36A high-voltage Tri-Services Tableau, heavy metal on display and the iconic Sindur fighter formation.
01:53And now comes the Tri-Services Tableau.
01:56On ground, the Tri-Services Tableau.
02:00The theme, victory through joint action.
02:04Army, Navy and Air Force as one integrated war machine.
02:08Symbolising the collective strength, unity and integration of the Indian Army.
02:15The Suryastra and the Brahmos weapon system.
02:20Then came the headliner, Brahmos.
02:22The super-sonic cruise missile built for speed, precision and deterrence.
02:27A system that can be launched from land, sea, air and submarines.
02:32India's air defence architecture.
02:35The parade also spotlighted India's air defence shield.
02:39Akash and Abra.
02:41A protection layer against missiles, drone swarms.
02:44The hardware showcase also included the Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher System, underlining India's growing long-range firepower.
02:57Heavy armour rolled past Kartavya Path with the T-90 Bhishma and main battle tank Arjun leading the charge.
03:05The Nag missile system Mk2 was also on display, spotlighting India's next-gen anti-tank strike capability.
03:18On top of the Kartavya Path, you can see the Sindhuur formation.
03:22The sky lit up with Air Force firepower.
03:24The iconic Sindhuur formation, seven fighter jets in formation, Rafals, Sukhoi-30 Mkis, MiG-29s and a Jaguar.
03:38During the Prahar formation, a true Advanced Light Helicopter was seen carrying the Operation Sindhuur flag.
03:45A fly-passed that underlined one message.
03:52India's air power means business.
03:58This, after a Switzerland-based report titled Operation Sindhuur,
04:03the India-Pakistan air war detailed how the IAF achieved decisive air superiority using long-range strikes
04:10with the Brahmos and Scalp EG, forcing Pakistan to seek a ceasefire by 10th of May, 2025.
04:20The report also says, Indian strikes hit Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba hubs and key Pakistani air bases,
04:28while Indian air defences intercepted drone swarms and missiles.
04:3229 aircraft in the grand fly-passed, fighters, transport aircraft and helicopters.
04:44The headline, Operation Sindhuur and India's joint war-fighting capability for the world to see.
04:51With Shivani Sharma at Kartavya Pat, Bureau Report, India Today.
04:54Nabha, Spresham, Deeptham.
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