TEJAS Side-Lined? No Flypast Spot In 2026 Republic Day Parade Amid Crash Speculation; But Defence Secretary Says ‘No Particular Reason’

India’s Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2026 will showcase a diverse array of military assets, yet the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS will be notably absent from the flypast.Defence Secretary RK Singh addressed queries on this omission directly, stating that selections prioritise some of the finest platforms available to the armed forces, with no particular reason given for
India’s Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2026 will showcase a diverse array of military assets, yet the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS will be notably absent from the flypast.Defence Secretary RK Singh addressed queries on this omission directly, stating that selections prioritise some of the finest platforms available to the armed forces, with no particular reason given for
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