Post Operation Sindoor, the Army on Wednesday announced a major restructuring of its war-fighting capabilities. The revamp includes the induction of 4.25 lakh new carbines, the raising of specialised commando battalions and the deployment of drone-operating specialists with each infantry battalion.

Speaking ahead of Infantry Day, which falls on October 27, Director General of Infantry Lt Gen Ajay Kumar said new weapons were being added to modernise the force. A Rs 2,770-crore order has been placed with two Indian firms for the 4.25 lakh hand-held carbines, with supply expected to be completed within a year. Bharat Forge will supply 60 per cent of the weapons, while PLR-Adani will provide the remaining 40 per cent.

Lt Gen Kumar added that advancements in metallurgy and technology over the

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