Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Indian Army Prepares Bhairav Battalions for Modern Warfare
The Indian Army has created special units called Bhairav Battalions to handle modern warfare.
These units are trained to use drones and carry out important missions.
The Army has already made 15 of these battalions and plans to make more.
They are part of a bigger plan to make the Army stronger and more ready for new kinds of battles.
The Bhairav Battalions will also show their skills in a big Army Day Parade.
The Army is also giving modern equipment like drones to other parts of the Army to make them better at their jobs.
The troops in these battalions can use drones to target enemy bases and formations.
They have undergone intensive training to be ready for any challenges.
Indian Army has created Bhairav Battalions to tackle modern warfare challenges.
Over 1 lakh personnel have been trained as drone operatives.
15 Bhairav Battalions have been raised so far, with plans for 25 in total.
Bhairav Battalions are part of a larger force restructuring initiative, including Rudra Brigades.
The battalions will participate in the Army Day Parade on January 15.
- Who
- Indian Army
- What
- Created Bhairav Battalions and trained 1 lakh drone operatives
- When
- Recently, with plans for future expansion
- Where
- Across different formations on both borders, with a focus on the desert sector under the Southern Command
- Why
- To meet modern warfare challenges and bridge the gap between Para Special Forces and regular Infantry battalions
- Bhairav Battalions
- Special force units raised by the Indian Army
- Drone Operatives
- Over 1 lakh trained personnel
- Battalions Raised
- 15 so far, with plans for 25
- Training Duration
- 5 months of intensive training
- Key Exercise
- Exercise Akhand Prahar
- Commanding Officer
- Commanding Officer of 2 Bhairav Battalion
- Army Day Parade
- Bhairav battalions to participate on January 15
- Rudra Brigades
- All-arms formations with modern warfare equipment
