National Day: Tanks, jets and flares light up Putrajaya celebration
Malaysia celebrated its 2026 National Day in Putrajaya with a large-scale military parade featuring tanks, combat vehicles, and an aerial display by the armed forces. The event showcased the nation's military capabilities and coordination to a large crowd.
Why it matters
National Day celebrations serve as a key indicator of national pride and military readiness, often used to project state power and unity.
PUTRAJAYA: The hum of tank engines and roar of jet planes left many attending the 2026 National Day celebration in awe as Malaysia's military might was put on full display.
Tanks and various other combat vehicles rolled through Dataran Putrajaya on Monday (Aug 31), as they were joined by Malaysian Armed Forces personnel who marched ahead of the vehicles.
The vehicles included jeeps, infantry fighting vehicle, and many other support vehicles, all fitted with the iconic green and brown camouflage colours of Malaysia's armed forces.
Alongside the vehicles were artillery pieces of various sizes that were towed by military trucks.
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