Rehearsals for the 78th Army Day Parade are underway in Jaipur, set to take place on January 15, 2024, marking a significant departure from tradition by being held in a public space rather than a military cantonment. This year’s parade will feature advanced military assets, including T-90 tanks, BrahMos missiles, and M-777 howitzers, showcasing India’s commitment to technological advancement and self-reliance in defense. The parade commemorates the historic transition of command in 1949, when General KM Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief. This event underscores the Indian Army’s operational excellence and reinforces national pride in military capabilities.