January 26, 2026, resonates with national pride on Republic Day, a poignant moment for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to showcase its pivotal role in fortifying India’s security architecture. As the tricolour unfurls over Rashtrapati Bhavan, DRDO’s 2026 advancements—from hypersonic glide vehicles to quantum-encrypted networks—epitomize Atmanirbhar Bharat’s defence ethos