Overview
- They made their first public appearance at the 78th Army Day parade in Jaipur after an official reveal video released on January 11.
- Conceived after recent operational lessons including Operation Sindoor, the battalions are designed to move at very short notice for fast, tactical offensive responses.
- About 15 battalions are already raised, each roughly 250 troops, with expansion planned toward 25 units and deployments focused on sensitive border sectors.
- The formations train for drone warfare and use indigenous systems such as LDMA logistics drones, TRINETRA UAVs and paramotors.
- The battalions are slated to participate in the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path.