Republic Day 2026: DRDO to showcase innovations at Kartavya Path and Bharat Parv
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation said it would showcase its latest DRDO innovations for national security during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path and Bharat Parv 2026.
Among the key systems on display will be the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile and a DRDO tableau themed on naval technologies for combat submarines. Officials said the exhibits reflected major advances in indigenous defence capabilities.
During the parade at Kartavya Path, DRDO will present the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile with its launcher. The system was designed to meet the coastal defence requirements of the Indian Navy. It is capable of striking both static and moving targets and can carry multiple payloads.
The missile follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory at hypersonic speeds. It begins at around Mach 10 and sustains an average speed of Mach 5 through multiple skips. Moreover, indigenously developed sensors enable target engagement during the terminal phase. Due to its low-altitude flight and high manoeuvrability, enemy radars find it difficult to detect the missile during most of its trajectory.
DRDO innovations to highlight naval combat technologies
At Bharat Parv, held at the Red Fort from January 26 to 31, DRDO will showcase a tableau titled ‘Naval Technologies for Combat Submarines’. The display will feature systems developed to enhance the combat effectiveness of conventional submarines.
These include the Integrated Combat Suite, Wire Guided Heavy Weight Torpedo and Air Independent Propulsion system. The Integrated Combat Suite provides situational awareness and supports tactical decisions such as weapon selection and launch. It was developed through collaboration among eight DRDO laboratories, with participation from around 150 industry partners and MSMEs.
The Wire Guided Heavy Weight Torpedo is a submarine-launched weapon designed to counter modern ship and submarine threats. Meanwhile, the Air Independent Propulsion system enhances underwater endurance and stealth. It uses phosphoric acid fuel cell technology with an onboard hydrogen generator to enable silent underwater operations.
Several other DRDO-developed platforms will also feature in Armed Forces contingents at the parade. These include the Arjun Main Battle Tank, Nag Missile System, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, BrahMos missile, Akash system, Battlefield Surveillance Radar and Anti-Tank Guided Missile.
Officials said the displays underlined DRDO’s role in advancing self-reliance in defence technology. The organisation continues to work with the armed forces, industry and academia to strengthen indigenous capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
