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flag India deploys 25 new light commando battalions with drones and advanced gear to strengthen border operations.

flag The Indian Army is accelerating modernization by deploying 25 Bhairav light commando battalions—each with 250 personnel—by mid-October, enhancing agility and precision in border operations. flag These units, trained for rapid deep strikes, are supported by Ashni drone platoons with 10 drone types, including loitering munitions, and upgraded weapons like .338 sniper rifles and 7.62mm carbines. flag The effort, part of a broader transformation, includes new anti-tank systems, drones, secure communications, and digital training, aiming to boost lethality, mobility, and survivability across 382 infantry battalions.

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