New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- The Indian Army will present a powerful and future-ready combat profile at the 77th Republic Day Parade, scheduled to be held on 26 January at Kartavya Path, through a unique and first-of-its-kind "Battle Array" (Ranbhoomi Vyuh Rachna) formation.

This display will offer citizens a rare visual insight into how the Army deploys and fights as an integrated, networked and technology-enabled force on the modern battlefield.

For the first time within the parade's parameters, the Indian Army's marching and mechanised columns will be organised in a combat-oriented offensive formation, depicting the sequence of forces employed during operations.

According to the release, the Battle Array reflects a ready, resilient and res...