Jaipur is hosting the Indian Army Day Parade on January 15, 2026, marking the first time the event has been held outside of a military cantonment. The parade will take place on Mahal Road, Jagatpura.
Livestreaming Details
For those unable to attend in person, the parade will be livestreamed on the Indian Army's official YouTube channel. The telecast will allow viewers nationwide to witness the event. The live streaming is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM IST.
Parade Timings and Schedule
The Army Day Parade 2026 is scheduled to take place between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM IST. Spectators were advised to arrive by 8:45 AM to accommodate security protocols.
What to Expect
The parade will showcase the Indian Army's military prowess, modern defense capabilities, and technology-driven operations. Key highlights include:
- A precision march-past by over 30 Army units
- The public debut of the Bhairav Battalion, a newly raised unit designed to provide rapid and precise offensive solutions
- AH-64E Apache helicopters
- Fly-pasts by Army Aviation helicopters and Indian Air Force jets
- A display of the Army's artillery, missile, and rocket capabilities, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher
- Advanced defense systems
- Mounted cavalry and NCC units
- Drone and motorcycle displays
- Cultural performances and traditional martial arts exhibitions
- Robotic MULE "robo dogs"
- Swarm drones and rocket systems
- Display of kamikaze drones, such as Mini Harpy, Harop, Peacekeeper and Sky Striker
- The Trinetra loitering munition system
- Indigenous Akashteer system and Igla man-portable air defense system
The theme for the 78th Indian Army Day is "Year of Networking and Data Centricity", highlighting the Army's focus on advanced digitalization, secure communication, and data-driven decision-making for modern warfare.
Additional Events
In the days leading up to the parade, the Army organized a "Know Your Army" exhibition at Bhawani Niketan College Campus, showcasing a wide range of military hardware and weapons systems. A "Shaurya Sandhya" program was also held at SMS Stadium, featuring military band performances, cultural shows, and drone and light displays.
Security and Logistics
Tight security arrangements are in place across Jaipur for the event. Spectators were required to register online to attend the parade, and certain items such as drones, cameras, bags, and flammable materials were prohibited.
The Army Day Parade commemorates Lt General Kodandera M Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on January 15, 1949.
