Indian Army Unveils 'Bhairav': New Drone Warfare Force with 1 Lakh Operatives

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CNBC TV18•05-01-2026, 17:13
Indian Army Unveils 'Bhairav': New Drone Warfare Force with 1 Lakh Operatives
- •Indian Army establishes 'Bhairav', a modern warfare force with over one lakh drone operatives.
- •Bhairav battalions are designed for high-speed offensive operations and Special Forces tasking.
- •15 battalions already raised, with plans for 25, bridging gap between Para SF and Infantry.
- •Force is part of Army's restructuring to adapt to hybrid modern warfare and technology.
- •Successfully validated during Exercise Akhand Prahar; debut at Army Day Parade, Jaipur.
Why It Matters: Indian Army launches 'Bhairav' drone force, modernizing capabilities for future warfare.
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