New Delhi : The Indian Army is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons.

The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is to be ready for deployment on November 1, said Director General Infantry, Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, on Wednesday.

The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is set to be ready for deployment on November 1, with 25 such battalions planned to be raised in the next six months. Each battalion will comprise 250 personnel from different arms, including infantry, artillery, signals, and air defence.

These battalions aim to bridge the gap between Special Forces and normal infantry battalions, providing a lean and lethal force for rapid, high-impact operations along India's borders with China and Pakistan.

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