Overview

• Two existing infantry brigades have been restructured into Rudra all-arms formations integrating infantry, armour, artillery, special forces and unmanned aerial systems.
• Initial Bhairav Light Commando Battalions are operational with high-mobility strike capabilities along the border.
• Every infantry battalion is receiving drone platoons to enhance surveillance and targeting.
• Artillery units are being equipped with Divyastra and loiter munition batteries and Shaktibaan regiments to boost precision firepower.
• Army Air Defence is upgrading with indigenous missile systems including Akash Prime and QRSAM batteries to strengthen multi-layered coverage.