# Republic Day
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India Parades New ‘Hypersonic’ Anti-Ship Missile as It Seeks a Place in a Narrow Club
India used its Republic Day parade to unveil a long‑range, truck‑mounted weapon the government presents as a hypersonic anti‑ship missile, alongside a suite of new indigenous platforms. The display signals New Delhi’s push to join a small group of states fielding advanced high‑speed strike systems, though technical and operational questions about the missile remain.
India Debuts 'Animal Platoon' in Republic Day Parade, Blending Tradition with Tactical Utility
India introduced an "animal platoon"—including camels, horses, birds of prey and military dogs—at its Republic Day parade, combining ceremonial tradition with practical security roles. The display serves both domestic nation-building and soft-power signalling, while raising questions about animal welfare and the place of non-mechanised assets in a modernising military.
India’s Republic Day Introduces an 'Animal Platoon' — Pageantry That Marries Tradition with Security Roles
India’s Republic Day parade introduced an official “animal platoon” featuring camels, horses, birds of prey and military dogs. The contingent blends ceremonial heritage with nods to practical frontier and security roles, while also raising questions about symbolism, resource allocation and animal welfare.