Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• The Bhairav Battalions, a newly raised modern warfare force, will debut in the Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15.
• Two battalions, 2 Bhairav Battalion (Southern Command) and 4 Bhairav Battalion (South Western Command), will participate.
• The Army aims to create over one lakh drone operatives to enhance unmanned warfare capabilities.
• The Army has raised 15 Bhairav Battalions and plans to raise about 25 in the near future.

Detailed Insights:

• Bhairav Battalions are designed as high-speed, offensive units capable of executing Special Forces tasks at multiple levels.
• These battalions bridge the gap between Para Special Forces and regular infantry units, enabling special operations from tactical to operational depth.
• The battalions are raised in line with new technologies, evolving thought processes, and emerging operational requirements of modern warfare.
• Rudra Brigades, integrated all-arms formations, are also being created, combining infantry, mechanised units, tanks, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems.
• The Artillery, Mechanised Infantry, and Armoured Corps are being equipped with advanced capabilities, including drones and modern battlefield systems.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Special Forces: Military units trained to conduct unconventional warfare.
• Infantry units: Military units that engage in combat on foot.
• Unmanned Aerial Systems: Aircraft without a human pilot on board, controlled remotely.